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...
Vote for the ‘Pinocchio Award’ – Your chance to help our high speed rail ‘cousins’ in Europe. This post is by Madeleine Wahlberg. Avid readers of this blog will know that HS2 is not the only ridiculous...
From the Archives: Grand plans and utopian visions This article was originally published in November 2011: “We should look sceptically at grand plans and utopian visions” said...
Stop HS2 Evidence to the HS2 Blank Cheque Committee Here is the evidence submitted to the HS2 Committee. Other written evidence can be found via this link. SUMMARY 1. This...
The real European lesson for Cameron: High speed derailment of political support in France and Italy. This article is by Madeleine Wahlberg. In a recent announcement Cameron said “The rest of the world is getting on...
An Ode to HS2 This was written by Trevor Forrester of Stafordshire Against HS2 An Ode to HS2 Gather ye round for a tale...
Will French actions affect Italy? We have now learnt some more about which proposed TGV lines may face cancellation by the new French government. Many...
When firecrackers are called bombs This is a guest post by Madeleine Wahlberg, who recently attended the 2nd European Forum against “useless...
Another dispatch from Nantes This is a guest article by Madeleine Wahlberg, who is Nantes for the 2nd European Forum Against “les Grands...
Update from the No TAV campaign This is a guest post by Madeleine Wahlberg, who isin touch with the No TAV campaign in Italy. Sounds familiar?...