Tag: rail network
The Stop HS2 campaign has responded to the current speculation over the future of the HS2 rail project, by...
So, HS2 will be run by a foreign operator.
The shortlist of bidders for the combined West Coast Mainline and HS2 franchise has been announced, and whichever bid...
Brexit on the way, but no rethink on HS2.
Whilst Theresa May has now announced that Article 50 will be triggered next week, it seems no attention whatsoever...
Two former Chancellors link Network Rail cuts to HS2 spending
In the last week, both Lord (Nigel) Lawson and Alistair Darling, two former Chancellors of the Exchequer have reiterated their opposition to HS2, suggesting the cuts to Network Rail projects are as a direct result of spending on HS2.
We’ve not only put together those clips, but added some from when the pair first came out against HS2.
Besides holding the post of Chancellor, Darling had previously been Secretary of State for Transport, and as such he warned back then that if so much money went on HS2, there wouldn’t be the money for the rest of the rail network.
These words from almost two years ago now seem extremely prophetic, given the recent ‘pausing’ of Network Rail projects.
Government ‘forgets’ Network Rail cuts in response to Lords on HS2.
Absolutely bonkers HS2 report calls for ‘Titanic on Wheels’.
A report published today by Transport Focus in conjunction with HS2 Ltd has come up with several...
Report based on ‘Anecdotes, hearsay and conjecture’ concludes HS2 is a good thing.
Today the ‘Independent’ Transport Commission, who list the instigator of the HS2 project Lord Adonis as a patron, have...
Northern Rail users hit with fares double whammy.
Following the announcement of the July inflation figures, which put the Retail Price Index (RPI) at 2.5%, regulated rail...