Should the government build a new high-speed rail line between Liverpool and Manchester?

Plans for a new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester form a central part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project to cut travel times between northern cities and boost the UK economy. Expected government announcements were delayed last year due to cost concerns, with an extended review underway to avoid HS2's delays and problems. HS2's northern sections were cancelled, leaving trains from Birmingham to Manchester at reduced speed on existing lines.