As far as implementing HS2 goes, the level of policy resolve has unprecedented continuity, as reflected in the returning Secretary of State for Transport’s speech in Leeds on June 1st. We would highlight the point Patrick McLoughlin made about examining … Read more › “HS2 and £13 billion transport plan at the core of Northern Powerhouse”
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”
With the publication of the Strategic Case for HS2, the Department of Transport has answered the criticisms and questions raised against the project. There is a sound business case for HS2. The result of a whole series of updates to … Read more › “HS2: the critics answered”
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced that the proposed HS2 route between London and the West Midlands is now protected from future development which might conflict with the planned high speed line. … Read more › “Secretary of State for Transport announces Phase one of HS2 route to be safeguarded”
