https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51319261
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However, it strongly advises against cancelling it, saying HS2 would benefit the UK transport system and that there were no "shovel-ready" alternative upgrades to existing railways.
The review also says calls for just one section of the railway to be built to control costs would not be value for money.
And it says scrapping the scheme would have a detrimental impact on the UK's "fragile" construction industry.
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Looks like it’s going ahead, although the Beeb says el gov won’t decide until next month.
I think if they’re serious about improving northern connections they should be beginning HS3 right now.