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<p>I understand the importance of HS2 serving the North West. Lancaster will be served
from Birmingham in the full HS2 Y network in 2033, as per the central case indicative
train service specification in the Phase 2 Economic Case published in June 2017. On
12 February, my Written Ministerial Statement informed the House that the second additional
provision to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill includes works at and
around Crewe station including the extension of platform 5 to accommodate 400-metre
HS2 trains. As well as supporting the Crewe hub vision, this could enable direct services
between London and Lancaster bringing additional benefits six years earlier in 2027.
Work is currently assessing whether it is possible to extend the services and I would
be happy to provide an update in due course</p><p> </p>
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