01.02.13
HS2 phase 2 route
Source: Mikey B
Whilst in favour of HS2, I wonder how locations away from the proposed route will benefit. For instance, it is said that Liverpool will be linked by a junction ‘south of Wigan’ but does not say exactly where.
Will trains from London join the Chat Moss line near Newton-le-Willows or take the route via St Helens Central to Lime Street? The latter option would be a long way round! Another alternative would be to expand that part of the WCML between Winsford and Weaver Junction into four tracks, in order to speed up services via Runcorn. Also, unless Crewe-Chester-Holyhead is electrified, North Wales will be totally left out on a limb.