HS2的北部路线推迟了四年,2033年才完工,因为重点转向伦敦-比尔明翰线。 HS2's northern route delayed by four years, pushing completion past 2033, as focus shifts to the London-Birmingham line.

HS2高速铁路项目从伯明翰到达德克尔的18英里北段将至少推迟4年,将完成时间推到2033年以后,因为官员们将伦敦-比明翰路线列为优先事项。 The HS2 high-speed rail project’s 18-mile northern segment from Birmingham to Handsacre will be delayed by at least four years, pushing completion beyond 2033, as officials prioritize the London-Birmingham route. HS2有限公司列举了与现有的西海岸主线有关的费用超支和一体化挑战,在继续建造核心线路的同时,暂停了关键路段的施工。 HS2 Ltd cited cost overruns and integration challenges with the existing West Coast Mainline, pausing construction on key sections while continuing work on the core route. 拖延引起了北方领导人的批评,他们说社区面临无益的混乱,并再次呼吁提供资金,支持替代铁路升级,如Sheffield-Leeds线,尽管没有确认任何新投资。 The delay has drawn criticism from northern leaders, who say communities face disruption without benefits, and renewed calls for funding to support alternative rail upgrades like the Sheffield-Leeds line, though no new investments have been confirmed.