Second study backs new Midlands to North West line

Peter PlisnerContributing Writerrail@bauermedia.co.uk

A new cheaper alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg has been proposed by a consortium backed by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. The 50-mile-long railway would also be slower than HS2, but still deliver the majority of the benefits, according to a new report. The Opportunity Through Connectivity document has been put together by a consortium of consultants and construction specialists. It follows a major review chaired by former non-executive chairman of HS2 Sir David Higgins and led by consultancy firm Arup. The report backs construction of a new line - the Midlands-North West Rail Link (MNWRL) - running from Handsacre (near Lichfield) through to Crewe and then onto High Legh near Manchester Airport. The new line would link HS2 Phase 1 with the proposed…

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