Purple Orange
On Moderation
Ah I see. I agree it is possible. Personal view - it’s going to be a choice between NPR or the eastern leg of
HS2. There’s barely enough money for one, let alone both. It will be interesting to see what Yorkshire wants the most - a fast link to the snooty southerners, or a fast link to the red rose county.
If it is a choice between NPR (all bells & whistle) across the Pennines or HS2 eastern branch, I think Yorkshire would pick HS2 eastern branch. The frequency between Leeds & Manchester is already there, and with full electrification across the Pennines and 4-tracking where possible, it is quite possible journey times could be circa 35 mins, what motivation is there to shave another 10 mins? This is assuming that the NPR line between Liverpool and Manchester will be built.