The practice has proposed a new ‘landmark’ station for the Potteries city which will provide a multi-modal transport hub with both international and domestic HS2 platforms.

The proposals, which Ryder claims, will provide ‘a massive stimulus’ to the local economy have been submitted to both HS2 and the government.

Journey times between Manchester and London via the proposed high-speed station at Stoke could be 25 minutes faster than the original HS2 plan.


The scheme also includes the creation of a new urban area around the station connecting to the city’s university quarter and business districts.

Leader of Stoke on Trent City Council, Mohammed Pervez, commented: ‘High speed rail should be all about the maximum boost to the UK economy, taking the brakes off growth. We have developed a compelling case that is financially and technically feasible. It will deliver new dynamism to the industrial heart of the country, re-balancing the national economy. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for UK Plc.’