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- Indded>> RT @njak_100: so unchallenged assertion in Lords is speed disparity #HS1 + #HS2 is c170kmh when in reality it is c30kmh (at... 3 days ago
- RT @njak_100: >>he also claimed #HS2 'average' speed wld be 330kmh when tech documentation states unequivocally this is max timetabled... 3 days ago
- RT @njak_100: Viscount Astor tells HoL #HS2 debate that #HS1 'max speed' is 225kmh. My last 2 Estar jnys managed steady 300kmh Ebb-Ashfd... 3 days ago
- @simon_carne That's the Crewe-Euston stopping service (1h 37m). Good service but not the faster VT service (two of them remain) 3 days ago
- @simon_carne Lichfield doesn't have a regular fast London service..... 3 days ago
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Coventry and Birmingham in top British cities for rail growth, highlighting the need for HS2
The number of rail journeys in Coventry and Birmingham has soared in the last five years underlining the need for more capacity which will be released by HS2, says transport boss Geoff Inskip. Coventry topped the national list with biggest … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, West Midlands
Tagged ATOC, Birmingham, Coventry & HS2, Geoff Inskip, growth, WCML overcrowding
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Number of 16-25 railcard journeys soar 60% in 5 years
The number of journeys made by 16-25 Railcard holders on UK railways has soared by 60% in just five years. The news was released this week by ATOC (The Association of Train Operating Companies). It’s clear that insurance premiums and … Continue reading
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Tagged ATOC, Go-HS2, HS1, HS2, London Midland, rail capacity, Railcard, Virgin Trains, WCML overcrowding
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HS2 opponents say the WCML isn’t crowded – who are they kidding?
Opponents of HS2 have taken to claiming there is no problem with crowding on the West Coast Main Line. They even go as far as to claim peak-time trains leaving Euston are half empty. So why does HS2 opponent Jerry … Continue reading
Capacity is too important to ignore – why our region needs HS2
It’s natural that opponents to HS2 are keen to make capital out of any argument they believe will erode the case for a new High Speed Rail network. However, many have been busy tweeting and blogging that investment would be … Continue reading
Eastside is taking shape – bring on HS2
The transformation of Eastside is already taking place. Work on the city centre park has begun and Birmingham City University is further developing its impressive campus. In recent days we’ve given presentations to developers and completed filming about HS2 with … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic, West Midlands
Tagged ATOC, BCU, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Future, Centro, Curzon Street, Eastside, Geoff Inskip, Greater Birmingham LEP, Mike Whitby
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Build HS2, but continue to invest in the existing rail network
Go-HS2 welcomed the Transport Select Committee conclusion that HS2 was affordable and demonstrated a good business case. You can read our response from Centro chief executive Geoff Inskip here. Our response to critics’ comment is also discussed in an earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic
Tagged ATOC, Campaign for Better Transport, Go-HS2, HS1, HS2, Passenger Focus, Rail Freight Group, RFG, Transport Secretary, Transport Select Committee, WCML
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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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Capacity, capacity, capacity – Lib Dems on HS2
The Liberal Democrats are in Birmingham for their party conference, which makes it even more pleasing to hear their rousing support for High Speed Rail. The party is firmly behind proposals to build HS2, recognising the problems we are facing with … Continue reading
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Tagged ATOC, Birmingham, capacity, HS1, HS2, Liberal Democrats, Norman Baker MP, WCML
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Letters to the Editor – it’s all about capacity
On Monday (Sept 5) the Express & Star published a comment piece which was critical of High Speed 2 and suggested the proposed line was a luxury. The article made reference to Chiltern Mainline, which had been launched that day. … Continue reading
