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Spain has recently recorded 23% growth in high speed rail patronage since 2013. RENFE has announced that following the introduction of a market-based fare structure in February 2013, the first 12 months has shown an increase of 23% in HSR … Read more › “Spain records significant growth in High Speed Rail”
Greengauge 21 strongly welcomes the 5 principles Sir David Higgins is bringing to the HS2 project, as set out in his report. He recognises the wider economic development role HS2 has to fulfil and the need to… Read more › “HS2+ the challenge for the north – and for the south”
David Higgins, chairman of HS2 Ltd, has published his review of HS2, which includes his thoughts on the progress made so far, its ongoing development and his plans for the future. Access the full report and supporting slides here… Read more › “HS2 Plus”
A resounding victory for DfT in the Supreme Court has seen seven Law Lords unanimously reject the legal challenge by objectors to HS2 about whether the government has correctly followed legislation in assessing HS2’s environmental impact.… Read more › “DfT win 7-0”
