In Just Get HS2 Done, we urged Government to proceed with HS2 Phases 1 and 2a. We were also clear that there are problems with rail services in the North today that need addressing, not in 20 years’ time.… Read more › “P-p-p-pausing Phase 2b”
Lack of national transport capacity drives the need for HS2. And the carbon advantage of electrified rail means that HS2 is better than any alternative investment response in climate change terms.
A new report – HS2: Towards a Zero Carbon … Read more › “New report on HS2 highlights its carbon impacts”
Greengauge 21 was asked to provide a key policy component in the UK 2070 Commission’s enquiry into regional inequalities that reported in September 2019. As one of its seven priorities in a call for action, the Commission calls for a … Read more › “Challenging region inequalities: the transport element”
HS2 is criticised for many things, and one that does not withstand scrutiny is that it only benefits long distance rail travellers. Actually, HS2 will bring much-needed relief to hard-pressed commuters. Here, we explain how.
As might be expected, train … Read more › “HS2 releases capacity for commuters where it is most needed”
