Next phase of Britain’s HS2 high-speed rail network approved

The next phase of the UK’s HS2 high-speed rail network has received Royal Assent, which will introduce the new high-speed railway to the north.

The next phase of the UK’s HS2 high-speed rail network has received Royal Assent, which will introduce the new high-speed railway to the north.

Phase 2A of the project will extend from the West Midlands to Crewe.

The act of Parliament was approved exactly one year after the project was accepted by the ministers.

Considering that the Phase 2a Bill has been signed into law, HS2 will now be able to commence construction work for the next phase of the new high-speed railway between Crewe and Birmingham.

Construction work of phase one is already in progress between the West Midlands and London.

HS2 supporters have mentioned that the project will promote economic growth while environmentalists have pointed out that it will increase carbon emissions.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Whatever your view of this project, HS2 is now a reality – heading north, creating jobs and building a brighter future for our country. This vital project is at the heart of the government’s commitments to build back better from the pandemic, tackle the north-south divide and drive growth across the country.

“The signing of the Phase 2a Bill into law is a historic milestone for this ambitious project, which is already creating and supporting thousands of jobs across the UK. I look forward to seeing spades in the ground to get this section built and deliver the benefits of high-speed rail to the north as swiftly as possible.”