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HS2 axe could bankroll regular public services over two heritage lines

MONEY saved from the Government’s controversial decision to scrap plans to extend the High Speed 2 rail link beyond Birmingham will be spent of restoring regular public services to several routes closed under the Beeching axe – including at two heritage lines.

Following widespread speculation about the proposed £36 billion northern leg of HS2, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed during his speech at the

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