The Scottish Government announced today plans for a new high-speed rail line. And next month, Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin is expected to announce plans for the second phase of the Y-shaped HS2 network, extending north to Leeds … Read more › “Anglo-Scottish high-speed rail study needs to be inclusive”
Government’s plans for high-speed rail can help the UK meet its carbon emissions targets – particularly when the second phase to Manchester and Leeds is built.… Read more › “Phase 2 of HS2 set to deliver substantial carbon savings”
Greengauge 21 says that Secretary of State Patrick McLoughlin should be roundly applauded. At the Conservative Party Conference, he announced a new study into extending the benefits of high-speed rail northwards, with an ‘aim to get the journey from Scotland … Read more › “Greengauge 21 applauds London to Scotland three hour target”
Government’s plans for high-speed rail can help meet carbon emissions targets – but only if supported by a set of bold policy initiatives which are not currently in place.… Read more › “HS2 can help deliver a low-carbon transport system – but not on its own”
