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<p> </p><p>No decision has yet been made on Phase Two as we are still considering
the responses to the public consultation. Sir David Higgins's proposals would see
the Government's preferred route to Crewe, which formed part of the recent Phase Two
consultation, constructed earlier. Therefore, it is not anticipated that Sir David's
proposal alone would affect the route through the Lichfield constituency. However,
the route of Phase Two through the Lichfield constituency is clearly subject to the
outcomes of the recent public consultation.</p><p> </p><p>The powers for Phase Two,
including the section of line to Crewe, are proposed to be sought via a second hybrid
Bill. As such the connection to the West Coast Main Line as part of the Phase One
Bill is still required to allow Phase One to operate effectively and to enable destinations
such as Stafford to benefit from high speed services. </p><p> </p>
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