Manchester Airport has responded to today’s (11th February) decision to approve HS2;
“Delivering an integrated High-Speed North rail network will fast-track the rebalancing of the economy. The station at Manchester Airport, acting as a hub for the new network, will ensure millions more people across the North and the Midlands have access to high-speed rail services and international markets.
Manchester Airport Group welcomes the Government’s decision today. Planned correctly, HS2 together with High-Speed North will provide an integrated high-speed rail network direct from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and the North East, and unleash the full potential of the Northern economy.
The sooner High Speed North can be delivered, the better. Starting on its delivery quickly would mean that the North, as well as the South, benefits from new rail connections and capacity as soon as possible.”
