In 2017, construction began on HS2, a high-speed link between major cities that will "triple the long-distance capacity to the North of England" as well as freeing up the West Coast Main Line for freight and commuter trains.
在2017年，2号高速铁路（HS2）也将开始建设，这是主要城市之间的高速铁路连接，将“将英国北部的长途运力增加三倍”，并将西海岸主干线的运力释放到货运和通勤列车。