A resounding victory for DfT in the Supreme Court has seen seven Law Lords unanimously reject the legal challenge by objectors to HS2 about whether the government has correctly followed legislation in assessing HS2’s environmental impact.… Read more › “DfT win 7-0”
Plans for a new college that will deliver the specialised training and qualifications needed for high speed rail, which will benefit HS2 and other future infrastructure projects across the country, have been announced by the government. The new college will … Read more › “New college will deliver specialised training and qualifications for HS2”
It appears that the Airport Commission’s interim report of December 2013 has overlooked the national interest, and instead assessed airport expansion on the basis of local and London issues.… Read more › “The Davies Commission must look at National Connectivity”
Even though Parliament has expressed its clear resolve to progress HS2 with a 350 to 34 vote in favour of the Paving Bill in the closing weeks of 2013, there is much ground to be recovered in terms of public … Read more › “Building a better understanding of HS2”
