HS2 came up on Question Time again this week, and well, it didn’t go down well again, this time in Stockport, another place that is meant to be ‘benefiting’ from HS2 by probably losing some of its’ trains…
Tag: Stockport
HS2 Ltd admit they will scrap all current long distance trains to Euston in £8.3bn rail cut.
After years of speculation, HS2 Ltd technical Director Andrew McNaughton has finally admitted that towns and cities in the...
“More & more MPs are beginning to think HS2 is a white elephant”
This is from last month when the Public Accounts Committee released their report into HS2. Since the reshuffle...
Mandelson: HS2’s ‘sheer cost will suck the very lifeblood’ out of the rail system
Peter Mandelson’s speech in the House of Lords on Thursday 24th October. From Hansard.
24 Oct 2013 :...
Stop HS2 Phase 2 Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the phase two route go?
HS2 Phase 2 maps can be found on the Department for Transport’s website,...
Poorer services on classic rail post HS2 “not really fit for purpose”
One of the arguments used in favour of High Speed Two is that it will release additional capacity on...
Surprising Claims from the High Speed Rail Policy Forum
The High Speed Rail Policy Forum was launched on November 6th. Afterwards, Westbourne
Communications made some surprising claims for...
McLoughlin ignores WCML warnings about HS2 and forgets to mention planned £7.7bn service cuts.
After the recent disaster with the West Coast Mainline Franchise, Transport Secretary Patrick McLouglin said today (Monday) he will...
FOI Request Uncovers HS2 Plans To Cut Classic Train Services
From HS2 Action Alliance
Many English towns and cities will see their train services cut if High Speed Two (HS2)...