Category Archives: Economic

HS2 delivers jobs, investment and rail capacity to the West Midlands

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Transport leader Geoff Inskip said building HS2 was essential to meet booming demand on UK railways and bring jobs and investment to the West Midlands. Mr Inskip,  chief executive of regional transport authority Centro, spoke following the findings of the National … Continue reading →

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HS2 – Vital to provide the extra capacity our rail network needs

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

‘There is no question that HS2 is vital to provide the extra capacity our rail network needs.’ Shadow rail minister Lilian Greenwood MP was speaking at Insight Public Affairs event: HS2 in the Queen’s Speech last night (May 8). She … Continue reading →

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HS2 Ltd reveal new plans for Euston

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

HS2 Ltd has revealed amended plans for Euston station in a press release issued this morning. HS2 Ltd’s revised proposal features: Potential opportunities for over-station development – with the possibility of being used for future homes, open space and businesses. … Continue reading →

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West Midlands must be served by direct high speed rail services to Europe, says transport leader

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

The West Midlands must be served by direct high speed rail services to Europe if it is to take full advantage of the tremendous opportunity HS2 brings, says the chairman of the region’s transport authority. Cllr John McNicholas, chairman of … Continue reading →

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West Midlands will be at the heart of UK’s ‘engine for growth’ with HS2, says minister

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Birmingham will be one of the best connected cities in the UK providing jobs and economic growth right across the West Midlands, transport minister Stephen Hammond said today (January 28). Mr Hammond visited Birmingham for a tour of the proposed … Continue reading →

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Business Birmingham says HS2 is crucial step to redressing north-south divide

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Wouter Schuitemaker, Investment Director at Business Birmingham, commented on today’s announcement of phase 2 of HS2: “HS2 is a crucial step towards redressing the north-south divide and boosting regional economies. Phase Two will provide cities such as Birmingham with quicker … Continue reading →

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NEC Group welcomes HS2 announcement, but wants greater urgency

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Paul Thandi, CEO, the NEC Group has called on the Government to review the urgency of HS2 if it is to effectively stimulate the economy when it is needed. Following today’s announcement on the proposed route of the second phase … Continue reading →

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Imminent announcement of Northern routes will put West Midlands right at the heart of HS2

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

West Midlands transport leader welcomes links with the North  The West Midlands will benefit from being right at the heart of Britain’s high speed rail network with the announcement of the northern routes, says the boss of the region’s transport … Continue reading →

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Cheryl Gillan’s opposition to HS2 is off the rails

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

HS2 attack was incorrect Alan Marshall responds to Cheryl Gillan’s criticism of HS2…… Cheryl Gillan’s rant in the Sunday Telegraph is quite without justification — and factually incorrect. She claims HS2 is a “Labour-initiated folly.”  But she should know better! … Continue reading →

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No Go-Slow for HS2 – part two

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

No Go-Slow for HS2 The alternative M40 route In the second and third part of this post Alan Marshall looks at the alternative routes examined, with specific reference to speed. In recent days opponents have attacked the business case for … Continue reading →

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