- government to redirect vast HS2 savings into unprecedented
transport investment across the country, benefiting more people,
in more places, more quickly
- Scotland to benefit from funding to enable better links
between the Cairnryan ferry terminals serving Northern Ireland
and South West Scotland
A total of £36 billion in savings from HS2 will be reinvested in hundreds of
transport projects across the UK.
Today (4 October 2023), we have announced the Network North plan,
which will build better connectivity across the North and
Midlands with faster journey times, increased capacity and more
frequent, reliable services.
And connections will also be strengthened across
the UK, following
recommendations made in the Union Connectivity
Review.
Scotland will benefit from funding to solve the pinch points on
the A75 between Gretna and Stranraer, providing better links
between the Cairnryan ferry terminals serving Northern Ireland
and southwest Scotland – recognising the importance of east-west
connectivity within the UK.
Successive governments have promised it, but we are delivering
long-awaited upgrades to the A1 coastal route between Newcastle
and Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Edinburgh, reducing congestion for
the communities of Ashington, Felton, Alnwick and Amble.
We will continue to work with the Scottish Government to deliver
the benefits of this investment package and improve connectivity
across the country.
