As pointed out by @JenWilliamsMEN and others, there is a lot of confusion in the midst of this week's #RailBetrayal news over what the various legs and phases of HS2 and NPR actually refer to...
So, I created a map (click to pause):
So, I created a map (click to pause):
The white lines are the existing network, in case you hadn't worked it out...
It becomes pretty obvious why the Eastern Leg is so crucial when you see the map above, but if you want another animated map then this explains things clearly:
It becomes pretty obvious why the Eastern Leg is so crucial when you see the map above, but if you want another animated map then this explains things clearly:
https://twitter.com/PermanentRail/status/1158040889736015872
Want a static version of the map in high-res? Be my guest (note that some of the HS2/NPR stations have been omitted for clarity): 
Also, tonight's #RailNatter might be up your street:
https://twitter.com/GarethDennis/status/1460935615923593224
And again, for those at the back who aren't paying attention:
https://twitter.com/GarethDennis/status/1460942302311030787
Lastly, I think it is worth spending a moment to think about who popularised the #RailBetrayal hashtag originally:
https://twitter.com/Jo_Cox1/status/623205147603259392
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