HS2 should be scrapped in favour of upgrading existing rail routes, according to a free market think tank.
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HS2 bill up to £88billion as completion date slips to 2040
By Ben Jones HS2 Ltd has advised the Government the first phase of High Speed 2 to Birmingham could open five years later than planned
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Long-term rail plan for Sheffield region unveiled
SHEFFIELD City Region has revealed its long-term plan to increase rail travel over the coming years. The Rail Plan is designed to take advantage of
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Delay to Birmingham’s eastern £137m extension
GOVERNMENT approval for the West Midlands Metro’s £137million Eastside extension to Digbeth, which would serve the proposed HS2 station at Curzon Street, is being delayed
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Sweet news for HS2 ‘sugar cube’
THE first major structure to be built at Euston as part of HS2 has received planning permission from the London Borough of Camden. The
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It’s crunch time for HS2 as Government review considers costs and scope
By Ben Jones NEW Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has thrown the future of High Speed 2 (HS2) into doubt with a new review that will
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Driverless people mover plan for HS2
HS2 has unveiled designs for a driverless people mover that will connect its Interchange station in Solihull with Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International station and the
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Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility in Leeds
The University of Leeds’ Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration will revolutionise the way new railway systems are invented, developed and brought into service.
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Nameplate auction takes Crewe charity event total to more than £70,000
Predicted wet and windy weather failed to deter visitors from attending the Crewe diesel depot open day on June 8.
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Major HS2 decision delayed
A decision over which company will operate HS2 trains is delayed amid concerns with the project and bidders suffering upheaval.
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