Petition · past parliament
Stop HS2 and reprieve threatened communities in East/West Midlands and Yorkshire
Closed
382 signatures
What the petition asks
Consider cheaper alternatives to HS2. For example; improve East/West links and invest in digital connectivity to serve the "Northern Powerhouse"; re-classify first-class carriages; research the "Metro" idea and re-schedule timetables to boost capacity; complete proposed electrification projects.
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
382
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Apr 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.