Industry responds to northern leg of HS2 no longer moving ahead
Following the UK Prime Minister confirming that Phase 2 of HS2 will be cancelled, the UK rail industry has voiced its disappointment.
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Following the UK Prime Minister confirming that Phase 2 of HS2 will be cancelled, the UK rail industry has voiced its disappointment.
With passenger levels having reached 103% of pre-COVID levels, the UK rail industry marks a successful post-pandemic recovery, with the RIA urging continued government investment in rail infrastructure.
The UK government has granted Transport for London an additional emergency funding settlement extension as discussions regarding a longer term agreement continue.
Following two short-term extensions to the existing funding settlement in February 2022, the UK government and City Hall have agreed on a further four-month extension for Transport for London's funding settlement.