In 2023, Rishi Sunak controversially announced a scaled-back plan for HS2 from original promises to extend the line between the West Midlands and Manchester and improve regional transport links.
Network Rail has closed a line south-east of Manchester for a month for the next stage of repairs to an embankment that failed in April.
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