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West Midlands can be the blueprint for how the UK gets the most out of HS2, says Transport Secretary

Birmingham and the West Midlands can be the blueprint for how the UK gets the most out of Britain’s new high speed rail network, Transport Secretary Justine Greening said on a visit to the city today (Weds). The Secretary of … Continue reading

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Decision to build HS2 is a tremendous boost for West Midlands families bringing jobs, investment and better transport links

The Transport Secretary’s decision to build HS2 from London to Birmingham has been hailed as a tremendous boost for the West Midlands by regional leaders. Key figures from pro-high speed rail consortium Go-HS2, which include Birmingham City Council, transport authority … Continue reading

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Yes decision on HS2 vital to bring jobs, investment and better transport to West Midlands, regional leaders urged today as decision draws closer

HS2 must be built to bring jobs, investment and better transport to the West Midlands, regional leaders urged today (Friday). Key figures from Go-HS2, including Birmingham City Council, Centro, Birmingham Chamber, NEC Group, Birmingham Airport and Marketing Birmingham, re-emphasised the … Continue reading

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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

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Regeneration in Eastside is gathering pace – bring on HS2!

The re-development of Eastside is gathering pace with work starting on Birmingham City University’s £61m City Centre Campus. The campus development, alongside Millennium Point, is the latest work to begin in Eastside which will also soon be home to a … Continue reading

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