An initial report by the independent HS2 Growth Taskforce makes clear that the HS2 project is far more than just a transport scheme, but is a once in a generation chance to change the face of the country. It recognises … Read more › “Lord Deighton calls on the UK to be HS2-ready”
Writing in the Rail Engineer – Tim Smart, Head of Engineering and Operations, HS2 Ltd, notes that there have been a number of negative comments in the media during the latter part of the summer concerning the likely outturn costs … Read more › “Capacity and connectivity – what high speed rail is really all about”
On 19th September in Curzon Street, Birmingham, Greengauge 21’s Industry Leaders Group conference on HS2 set out the economic benefits of high speed rail for all to see.… Read more › “Curzon Street Conference”
Writing in the Guardian Will Hutton states that: the HS2 project should not fall victim to a disastrous short-termist culture that hampers vital public investment. Britain does not believe in investment – as is painfully obvious in both the private … Read more › “HS2: Will Hutton’s passionate plea to avoid a relapse into short-termism”
