John Pugh
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(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr McLoughlin
What I have announced today is a line extension of 37 miles between Fradley in the west midlands and Crewe. Of those 37 miles, 1.1 miles consist of three tunnels, and there will also be 4 miles of viaduct. Of course I am always willing to listen to representations from my hon. Friend and others who wish to make them, and once the Bill has been published, people will be able to petition as well.
John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
If things are being accelerated, is there any chance of Liverpool being properly linked to HS2 before 2033, if ever?
Mr McLoughlin
As a result of the announcements I have made, Liverpool will get a faster journey time as far as the high-speed link is concerned, so it will see the benefits. Other people are making the case that we should go even further with the HS2 line.