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<p>The Department for Transport published the Business Case for HS2 Phase 2 on 17
July 2017, which includes a connection to the West Coast Mainline near Golborne <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-economic-case" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-economic-case</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>We will continue to update periodically cost estimates and business cases for
delivery of HS2 in line with the Government’s protocol for developing major projects.
Our latest estimates indicate that the HS2 network will cost between £72-£98 billion
with Phase 2b in the region of between £33-£46 billion. The expenditure on Golborne
falls within this remit.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Integrated Rail Plan for the
North and Midlands we will assess the Golborne Junction to consider the benefits,
costs and the best way to serve the North West and Scotland.</p><p> </p>
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