The High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Passage The act received royal assent on 11 February 2021.

Provisions The act gave the legislative framework for the first stage of High Speed 2 between the West Midlands and Crewe, Cheshire. This stage was known as "Phase 2a".

Reception The act was criticised by Cheshire East Council for, in their view, not containing adequate upgrades to Crewe railway station.

Further developments The powers under the act expired on 11 February 2026.

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