The prime minister has confirmed that the northern leg of HS2 will now be scrapped, following a number of construction delays and cost revaluations. | ITV National News
The future of the high speed rail line had been the subject of constant speculation for weeks, and, in the wake of theAreas of land along with hundreds of properties and businesses were forcibly sold to make way for the construction of HS2.
and a "Euston development zone" will be created to build "thousands of new homes for the next generation of homeowners, new business opportunities and a station that delivers the capacity we need". He said the decision is part of a drive to create a new northern transport network which "will make a real difference across our nation".
At present, it is unclear if or how the prime minister's announcement will affect jobs within HS2, but work will continue on phase one of the project - which is expected to finish between 2029 and 2033.Credit: PAHS2 Ltd bought out hundreds of homes and businesses which had occupied land earmarked for HS2 rail lines.
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