An assessment of Lord Berkeley’s ideas to scale back HS2
Now that he is appointed deputy Chairman of the Government’s Review of HS2, it is worth re-visiting Lord Berkeley’s opinions on the project. He wrote last year to every MP … Read more › “Why HS2 needs to go all the way”
Sadly, environmental campaigners are being drawn into opposing HS2 on the false premise that HS2 is a major threat to England’s ancient woodlands.
So, here’s the truth:
The House of Lords yesterday approved the Bill for Phase 2a of HS2, the section from Lichfield across Staffordshire to Crewe at second reading, shortly before Parliament was prorogued.
Support for HS2 from their Lordships is most welcome at this … Read more › “HS2 Bill passes key stage in House of Lords, beating prorogation by a whisker”
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”
