Hollow promises of ‘British Jobs’ from corruption suspects Alstom.
At the weekend, the Sunday Times reported that French company Alstom are interested in bidding to build...
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HS2 to have Construction Complaints Commissioner who can’t look at most Complaints
Last week, HS2 Ltd announced they were looking for a construction commissioner who will be able to look into...
DfT Outbid HS2 Ltd on Rail Disruption, Whilst Ignoring Road Chaos.
This week it has been reported that the construction of HS2 would lead to a ‘huge number’ of...
Industry body predict HS2 construction would not start until 2020.
Construction News has reported that HS2 Ltd have dismissed a prediction from Construction Products Association, that building work on...
74% spike in rail construction wages will add billions to HS2 bill.
According to the No Palaver Group, rail construction workers now have the highest average weekly pay in the construction...
A decade of construction chaos
And obviously, this isn’t the only place, or indeed the worst example.
No compensation for “like living next to a Berlin Wall”
Londoners whose homes or businesses which will be hit by noise and pollution during construction of HS2 are being short-changed in terms of compensation. They want a similar deal to those affected in rural areas where people up to 300m from the work will get additional money.
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The ‘Fair Deal for London’ Alliance has launched a government e-petition calling for fair compensation for the capital, with the aim of obtaining a debate in parliament on the subject.
If you wish to sign the petition, you can do so at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/71100.
HS2: costing jobs, reducing growth
Before the government is plans to spend £33 billion – or more – on a single project, it should...
Where is the Chilterns’ HS2 spoil going?
People have been worried about what will happen with the spoil from digging the HS2 tunnels and cuttings almost...
HS2 Ltd’s fifteen year plan
One of the banners at the Aylesbury HS2 Consultation roadshow gave a proposed timeline as to what will happen. I've copied the events below:
End 2011 Decision as to whether to go ahead with HS2
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