Region's business and political leaders oppose cancellation of Crewe and Manchester leg of HS2

HS2 was not set to reach the county until the late 2030s, however high-speed services will now reach Cheshire by 2031, giving passengers a faster alternative and helping to ease overcrowding on mainline services via Wilmslow or Macclesfield.

Region’s business and political leaders oppose cancellation of Crewe and Manchester leg of HS2

A group of over 30 of the region’s businesses have called on the Prime Minister to rethink plans to scrap the investment in the North’s rail infrastructure.