The formal consultation on the High Speed rail link is set to start.
Civic leaders have expressed support for the HS2 rail link as being critical to the future economic prosperity of the region.
A united campaign to bring High Speed Rail to the Liverpool City Region has been launched
The Mayor of Liverpool is arguing the case at the party conferences for the city to be directly linked to the high speed rail network.
Councillor Gary Millar, Liverpool's Assistant Mayor and Mayoral Lead for Business and International Trade, reflects on the Government's announcement over the route for HS2.