Whilst we recognise that the Golborne link was not perfect, and faced substantial local opposition, given its importance in terms of unlocking capacity for passengers and freight, and reducing journey times to Scotland, we are concerned that it has been cancelled without an alternative being proposed. The Department for Transport should set out alternative plans which add similar capacity as a minimum by March

Whilst we recognise that the Golborne link was not perfect, and faced substantial local opposition, given its importance in terms of unlocking capacity for passengers and freight, and reducing journey times to Scotland, we are concerned that it has been cancelled without an alternative being proposed. The Department for Transport should set out alternative plans which add similar capacity as a minimum by March Type: recommendation | Number: 3 | Response status: not_accepted Government response: The £96 billion investment set out in the IRP is the largest ever Government investment in the rail network and will bring transformational change for rail passengers and businesses. Alongside investment in new lines, the IRP laid out plans for upgrades and electrification to existing lines along th