It comes as fears are growing that both high-speed rail schemes are at risk of expected cuts
"We write today to state that, with a new administration in place and with a fresh economic challenge, that this is the perfect opportunity to reconsider bringing HS2 to Yorkshire and delivering a Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme that will connect the whole country and ensure economic growth can continue for generations to come.”
. The Government tonight said it is “committed to delivering what is in the Integrated Rail Plan”. More details on the future of Northern Powerhouse Rail are expected after the Autumn Statement. Liz Truss backed the line while prime minister, and Boris Johnson boasted of its achievement in his farewell speech from Downing Street.
“Rishi Sunak told voters he would deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail, before abandoning it at the first opportunity. Another states: “Both projects are essential to the economic, and environmental future of the country. As investments in the future, they create new and vibrant economic centres that will contribute massively to the revenues of UK plc, attracting inward investment into the country from across the globe.
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