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Monthly Archives: October 2011
HS2 – ‘It’s impossible not to see the benefits’
‘It’s impossible not to see the benefits these projects can bring,’ Transport Secretary Justine Greening told the House of Commons Transport Committee. Ms Greening, who took over from Philip Hammond last Friday (October 14), also indicated the date for a … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic
Tagged HS1, HS2, HSR, Justine Greening, Transport Committee, Transport Secretary
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Rail passenger numbers keep on rising, despite internet growth
A regular criticism of HS2 is that remote working is reducing the need for travel and allowing workers to be equally productive in and out of the office. Yesterday morning Steve Baker MP, who was one of the opponents calling … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic
Tagged ATOC, HS1, HS2, Jerry Marshall, professor McNaughton, Steve Baker MP, Transport Select Committee
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‘Not just speed, but fundamentally capacity’ – Commons debate on HS2
MPs opposing HS2 suggested a new freight line, high speed rail elsewhere, or even a new line should be built from London to Milton Keynes. It’s incredibly confusing and not the united front or coordinated assault opposition groups doubtless anticipated. … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic, West Midlands
Tagged Andrea Leadsom, Dan Byles, Esther McVey, HS1, HS2, hs2debate, Jerry Marshall, John Woodcock, Julian Huppert, Paul Maynard, Stephen Hammond, Stuart Andrew, Theresa Villiers
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Business understands the need for HS2 perfectly
It’s disappointing to hear North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP Dan Byles say there is no economic evidence to back up HS2. An independent report by KPMG concludes that HS2 will bring 22,000 jobs and £1.5bn per year to the West … Continue reading
Posted in Economic, West Midlands
Tagged BSA Machine Tools, Conservative, Dan Byles MP, Joe Rukin, KPMG, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Steve Brittan, StopHS2
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HS2 is the only long-term solution for Britain’s railways
Transport Minister Theresa Villiers has again made clear the Government is committed to building HS2. It must be a great disappointment for opponents who doubtless hoped to ruffle a few feathers during party conference season. However, all three major political … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity
Tagged Andrea Leadsom, Centro, David Begg, Geoff Inskip, HS1, HS2, HSR, Philip Hammond, Stop HS2, Theresa Villiers
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West Midlands businesses hail cross party support for HS2
Business leader Jerry Blackett says that cross party support for HS2 coming to the West Midlands is terrific news for the region’s business community. Birmingham Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mr Blackett said he was delighted all three parties agreed … Continue reading
Posted in Economic, West Midlands
Tagged Birmingham Chamber, Conservative, Go-HS2, HS1, HS2, Jerry Blackett, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Philip Hammond, Transport Secretary
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The West Midlands does not lose out – misleading claims from HS2 opponents
HS2 has received the full backing of all three major political parties during conference season, so it’s probably not surprising there have been more misleading claims from opponents. High Speed 2 opponent Jerry Marshall told the Birmingham Mail that services … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity
Tagged Birmingham, Birmingham Airport, Curzon Street, Go-HS2, HS1, HS2, HSR, Jerry Marshall, John Morris
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What will be done to reduce noise levels? – BBC Radio 4 on HS2
Around £2.5m per mile is available for mitigation along the proposed HS2 route between Birmingham and London. This was one of many points raised in an interesting programme called High Speed Hell? broadcast last night (Thursday) on BBC Radio 4. … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, West Midlands
Tagged BBC, BBC Radio 4, Christian Wolmar, Crossrail, HS1, HS2, HSR, Phlip Hammond, Transport Secretary
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Opponents’ preferred alternative to HS2 is a red herring, says Philip Hammond
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond told a packed Fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference that the alternative to HS2 was a red herring. Mr Hammond told the audience at the Transport Times event last night (October 3) that the West … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic
Tagged #cpc11, Bechtel, Conservative Party Conference, HS1, HS2, HSR, Manchester, Philip Hammond, RP2, Transport Secretary, WCML
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