Building Manchester HS2 station underground ruled out because of £5bn price tag

By Daniel Gayne2022-05-18T13:42:00

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An underground station at the Manchester terminus of HS2 was ruled out because it would have cost £5bn, transport bosses told MPs this week.

The idea had been backed by Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham but was kicked into touch by transport secretary Grant Shapps last month because of its eye-watering price tag.

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