Opposition to HS2 plans which would cut off Ashton from the Metrolink for years to go before MPs
A town hall’s opposition to HS2 plans to cut off Ashton from the Metrolink for years is to be heard before a Parliamentary select committee.
As it stands, tram services on the Ashton-under-Lyne to Eccles route would be suspended during the construction period while ‘Metrolink realignment works’ are carried out to allow for completion of the station concourse and fit-out works.The executive cabinet has now agreed to allocate up to £50,000 to support the petition, including getting professional and technical advice for the hearing.
The report to cabinet states: “The council require that the existing Metrolink Ashton Line should be kept connected to the remainder of the Metrolink network for as long as practicable during construction of the HS2 station and modified Metrolink infrastructure and, when the line has to be disconnected from Piccadilly, trams are able to operate as far into Manchester City Centre as possible, with bus services provided to bridge the gap.
All three MPs in Tameside have also petitioned against the bill on the basis of the impact ‘severing’ the Ashton Metrolink line would have on their constituents.The council’s objection will now be heard before a select committee of MPs, at which an officer will attend to respond to questions, technical enquiries and cross examination.
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