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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
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HS2 delivers capacity – Letters to the editor
On Saturday (May 18) the Express & Star published a story which suggested train services would be cut as a result of HS2 in Staffordshire and the Black Country. In fact, HS2 will release capacity on existing lines for MORE … Continue reading
HS2 delivers jobs, investment and rail capacity to the West Midlands
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
Statement on the judicial review – good news for the West Midlands economy
Following this morning’s judicial review verdict a Centro spokesman said: “We believe the ruling is good news for the West Midlands in that it helps secure our region’s future prosperity and rebalance the UK economy. “The Government has already made clear … Continue reading
Geoff Inskip in Guardian online – HS2 re-balances our economy
Earlier this month the Guardian published a comment piece from John Whitelegg claiming HS2 was a waste of money. We responded in a piece published today on Guardian’s Local Government network blog. HS2 will connect eight of our 10 largest … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, West Midlands
Tagged Centro, Geoff Inskip, HS2, John Whitelegg, Midland Metro, New Street Gateway, WCML, West Midlands
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Letters to the editor – West Midlands is at the heart of HS2, not ‘bypassed’
The following letter was published by the Birmingham Post today (Feb 14) in response to a published letter from Roger Ellis (Feb 7) expressing concern that high speed rail would bypass Birmingham. Dear Sir, I can offer reassurance in response to … Continue reading
Imminent announcement of Northern routes will put West Midlands right at the heart of HS2
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
Posted in Economic, West Midlands
Tagged Centro, Geoff Inskip, HS2, HS2 Birmingham, HS2 Leeds, HS2 Manchester, phase 2
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West Midlands calls for Metro extension to deliver full potential of HS2
Extend Metro Authorities across the West Midlands are pressing for Metro to be extended to deliver the maximum benefits of bringing high-speed rail to the region. Plans are already being developed to use the current Birmingham city centre extension (Snow … Continue reading
Posted in Economic, West Midlands
Tagged Birmingham, capacity, Centro, Curzon Street, Geoff Inskip, HS2, Metro, Moor Street, WCML
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West Midlands pressing for direct link from Coventry into HS2
HS2 link Authorities across the West Midlands are pressing for a direct link from Coventry into the planned HS2 Interchange station at Birmingham Airport. Coventry is around eight miles from the forthcoming HS2 station, but a direct link would allow … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic, West Midlands
Tagged Birmingham, Birmingham and HS2, Centro, Coventry, Coventry and HS2, Geoff Inskip, Greengauge 21, HS2, WCML, WCML overcrowding
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It’s time to accept HS2 scheme, says county transport chief
HS2 comments are ‘watershed moment’ Staffordshire County Council has told the Express & Star newspaper that the Transport Secretary’s recent comments on HS2 mark a ‘watershed moment’ -adding that the time is right to accept it will go ahead. Transport … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, Economic
Tagged Birmingham, Centro, Go-HS2, High Speed Rail, HS2, Patrick McLoughlin, Staffordshire County Council, Transport Secretary
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Centro welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment on HS2
HS2 commitment is welcomed A commitment by the Prime Minister and his Transport Secretary to press ahead with the HS2 high speed rail link was today welcomed by Centro, the region’s transport authority. The unstinting support for HS2 expressed by … Continue reading
Posted in Capacity, West Midlands
Tagged Birmingham, Centro, David Cameron and HS2, Edinburgh, Geoff Inskip, Glasgow, Go-HS2, HS2, Leeds, Manchester, Patrick McLoughlin, Transport Secretary
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