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New research looking at the impact HS1 has had on Kent’s visitor economy shows that the high-speed service boosted the county’s economy by almost £73m last year alone, with the total economic impact since 2007 standing at £311m.
The report … Read more › “HS1 celebrates its 10th anniversary in style, with a £300M boost to Kent’s economy”
The UK Central Solihull Urban Growth Company (UGC) has formally requested that HS2 Ltd considers modifying its design for the Birmingham Interchange station – so that the benefit of HS2 to the surrounding region can be increased.
Established to develop … Read more › “HS2 asked to look again at Birmingham Interchange station plans”
The Government’s announcements of July 17th commit £6.6bn to the construction of the Phase 1 scheme that gained Parliamentary powers earlier this year. The seven contracts that have been let cover civil engineering over the length of the Phase … Read more › “HS2 is happening!”
HS2 – now with Parliamentary Powers – is triggering private sector investment around stations, and not just in major cities.
Stafford and Solihull
By 2026, stations in the historic counties of Staffordshire and Warwickshire will get HS2 services.
The new … Read more › “How HS2 can power regional economies”
