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<p> </p><p>No such assessment has been made. The opening of High Speed 2 will release
capacity for train services on existing lines, including on the West Coast Main Line.
Precise details of stopping patterns will be resolved when the relevant rail franchises
are let in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, we will shortly
announce a transparent and participatory process to consider long-term issues, opportunities
and options for rail services on HS2 corridors.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are
also working with the Welsh Government who are developing a business case for the
electrification of the North Wales Main Line.</p><p> </p>
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