Following work by Greengauge 21 for the Ministerial Task Force on North Wales Transport, the Welsh Government has committed to continue pressing the UK Government and Network Rail to deliver rail infrastructure and service improvements – including electrification – in … Read more › “Welsh Government to press the case for North Wales electrification”
This publication – a joint effort between DfT and the northern city authorities – is a welcome start in plotting a Transport Strategy for the North of England.
In addition to options for TransNorth – faster east-west rail connectivity across … Read more › “The Northern Powerhouse: One Agenda, One Economy, One Nation”
The UK Government’s sale of its 40% share in Eurostar raises £585m for the Exchequer – with a further £172m coming from the sale of its preference share, making a total of roundly £0.75bn. This exceeds handsomely the value expected: … Read more › “Eurostar sale proves the commercial value of British high-speed rail”
Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown has challenged the main Westminster parties to commit to HSR north of the border – citing research from Greengauge 21 which shows a Manchester to Scotland high speed link has the potential to generate almost £25bn … Read more › “Scottish government cites Greengauge 21 research in call to Westminster”
