Sloth-like behaviour on high speed rail
This was originally published as welcome to another fun-packed year in HS2 Land, part 5 on 18th January. For the...
Tag: general election
HS2 referendum debate to return after General Election.
Today, (Friday 23rd January), MPs debated the concept of having a national referendum on the funding of HS2, in...
MPs to debate referendum on HS2. With text to send to your MP today
Sample text to send to your MP today appears at the bottom.
On Friday (23rd January), MPs will debate a...
Fradley to Crewe (Phase 2) safeguarding consultation finishes today (Tuesday)
The final deadline for the consultation on proposals to safeguard a section of the HS2 Phase Two route corridor...
New Year’s Resolutions
In a few month’s time – in May – the next General Election will be held. Political parties...
HS2 Ltd admit – Euston rebuild ‘not a fundable solution’ with ‘no business case’
Following publication of minutes of an emergency meeting of the HS2 Euston Strategic Board, it has been revealed...
All change expected on HS2 Phase 2 with new Higgins plan.
Following speculation that the currently planned HS2 station at Toton Sidings in the East Midlands will be relocated elsewhere,...
Some Recent News Items
Lichfield Mercury: Decision on final HS2 route will now not be made ‘until after 2015 general election’
Hamer Associates:...
HS2 campaigners urged to respond to consultation before land take increases.
UPDATE – The petitioning period will take place from 19th September to 17th October. Those who have already submitted...
‘One North’ Report is an admission HS2 won’t regenerate the North.
Today, five Northern City Councils (Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and Newcastle) have published the ‘One North’ report in...