Submission to Transport Select Committee
In May 2011, Greengauge 21 submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee, for its inquiry into High Speed Rail. … Read more › “Submission to Transport Select Committee”
Comment
For responses to transport policy and industry consultations
Greengauge 21 confirms the case for a national HSR network
Greengauge 21 today published a Position Statement on the HS2 proposals for a new high-speed railway line between London and the West Midlands as an early contribution to the Government consultation currently underway.… Read more › “Greengauge 21 confirms the case for a national HSR network”
Greengauge 21 response to Right Lines Charter
The ‘Right Lines’ Charter was released on 7th April by a group of charitable bodies: Campaign for Better Transport, Campaign to Protect Rural England, the Chiltern Society, Civic Voice, Environmental Law Foundation, Friends of the … Read more › “Greengauge 21 response to Right Lines Charter”
Fresh light on a key issue: why it’s worth saving time for business travellers
A common refrain from the anti-HS2 camp has been the objection that it’s not worth shortening the time business travellers spend on trains because these days, with laptops and other mobile devices, they are able to use their travel time … Read more › “Fresh light on a key issue: why it’s worth saving time for business travellers”