West Midlands HS2 route to open six years early

The government has confirmed that the HS2 route from the West Midlands to Crewe is set to open six years earlier than originally planned. The final decision on the route, which starts in Fradley, Staffordshire, was announced yesterday (30th November). It is now intended that the line will open in 2027 instead of 2033.

Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin issued safeguarding directions for Phase 2a of HS2 as part of the announcement. The safeguarding directions will affect future planning decisions on land close to the route.

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