High Speed 2 Line: West Coast Main Line
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of HS2 on West Coast Mainline services between London and Glasgow.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
HS2 will deliver faster, more reliable journeys between London and Scotland, while providing additional capacity on the West Coast Main Line to support improved rail services.
The final timetable has not yet been agreed and will be subject to consultation closer to the start of service. However, current assumptions involve maintaining the frequency of services from London to Glasgow and delivering significantly faster end-to-end journeys for passengers.
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