U.K. Lawmakers Back High-Speed Rail Plan, Seek More Details

Prime Minister David Cameron’s plan for a high-speed rail link connecting London to northern England won support from lawmakers after an inquiry into the 32 billion-pound ($51 billion) project.

The high-speed line, known as HS2, will bring economic benefits and should be planned as part of a broader economic and transport strategy, the House of Commons Transport Committee said in a report published in London today. There still needs to be greater clarity on the policy behind the project, the financial case and the justification for the proposed route before a final decision to go ahead is made, the report said.