'HS3' would slash journey times by half
Train journey times between northern English cities could be slashed by half after ministers backed plans for a third high-speed rail line in the north, known as HS3.
Cameron: 'HS3' is about connectivity in the north
David Cameron said a third high-speed rail line in the north, known as HS3, was about "connectivity" not just faster journey times.
"It's recognising that if we link up the great cities of the north of England they could become a northern powerhouse to rival the dominance of London," the Prime Minister said.
He added: "It's a fundamental rebalancing, it's part of our long-term economic plan and we're only able to do it because we've got a successful, growing economy."
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