Is the Department for Transport misleading us (part 2)? In their January 2012 announcement that High Speed Two would be going ahead, the Department for Transport set expectations...
When is a decision not a decision (Part 1) Q: When is a decision not a decision? A: When a government lawyer says it isn’t. It’s just over a year...
What’s happening in 2013 What’s the timetable for 2013 with HS2? We’ve listed some key expected dates – but as always with HS2,...
HS2 Judicial Reviews end with DfT saying there is a difference between ‘full and ‘fair’ compensation. The five Judicial Reviews being held into HS2 have concluded today (13th December) after a nine-day hearing, two days...
DfT can’t decide whether it has decided or not? – Judicial review day 4 The government began its defence of the HS2 rail line this afternoon with Tim Mould QC making the surprise...
More delays for HS2 as ‘cracking on’ becomes ‘cracking up’, but no—one tells HS2 Ltd. Today (December 5th 2012), Chancellor George Osborne announced as part of his Autumn Statement that; “We’ve already set out...
HS2 or the best transport? Patrick McLoughlin’s speech yesterday said he would “crack on” with HS2, on the grounds that: “… we can’t afford not...
Department for Transport admit to ignoring another set of HS2 consultation responses, claiming “they would not have made a difference” Department for Transport admit to ignoring another set of HS2 consultation responses, claiming “they would not have made a...
HS2 already costing £13m per month, as Stage 2 delayed until after legal hearings. An army of consultants and new staff has seen the costs of the HS2 project almost treble from £4.7m...
George Osborne – ‘HS2 will connect north to south of England’ In the Commons yesterday, George Osborne was asked three questions which specifically mentioned high speed rail, as well as...