HS2’s eastern leg to Leeds scrapped with Northern Powerhouse Rail also pulled, government confirms

By Tom Lowe2021-11-18T13:07:00

Ministers finally unveil long-awaited plans for regional rail upgrades

HS2’s £40bn eastern leg from the West Midlands to Leeds will be scrapped and replaced by upgrades to existing lines, the government has confirmed.

Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the “much improved” new plan would bring better rail services to the north and the midlands much sooner than the original vision for HS2, which he described as “outdated”.

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