The Cancellation of HS2’s Northern Leg: A Tragedy for England’s North?
Will the cancellation of HS2 negatively contribute to the North-South divide? Introduction HS2 was one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent British history. It sought to bring high-speed rail to the UK’s tracks, making Britain more interconnected, with an ease of access to economic hubs throughout the country. It sought to do this first by connecting Birmingham to London, decreasing the travel time between Britain’s “second city” and the capital. Then, its Northern leg was...
