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As far as implementing HS2 goes, the level of policy resolve has unprecedented continuity, as reflected in the returning Secretary of State for Transport’s speech in Leeds on June 1st. We would highlight the point Patrick McLoughlin made about examining … Read more › “HS2 and £13 billion transport plan at the core of Northern Powerhouse”
Following work by Greengauge 21 for the Ministerial Task Force on North Wales Transport, the Welsh Government has committed to continue pressing the UK Government and Network Rail to deliver rail infrastructure and service improvements – including electrification – in … Read more › “Welsh Government to press the case for North Wales electrification”
This publication – a joint effort between DfT and the northern city authorities – is a welcome start in plotting a Transport Strategy for the North of England.
In addition to options for TransNorth – faster east-west rail connectivity across … Read more › “The Northern Powerhouse: One Agenda, One Economy, One Nation”
The UK Government’s sale of its 40% share in Eurostar raises £585m for the Exchequer – with a further £172m coming from the sale of its preference share, making a total of roundly £0.75bn. This exceeds handsomely the value expected: … Read more › “Eurostar sale proves the commercial value of British high-speed rail”
