Tag Archives: Jerry Marshall

Good news for those attending the Olympics, but not for HS2 critics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

News that there will be more seats on trains for the Olympics is great, but it is a false dawn for HS2 opponents claiming this means we can easily solve our capacity problems. Shortly after the Express & Star published … Continue reading →

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Beware! the HS2 alternative threatens stations in the West Midlands

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Following on from the great news that HS2 will go ahead opponents to the project have made mischievous claims that existing stations would close when the line is built. Sadly, this is the latest in a long line of misleading … Continue reading →

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HS2 opponents say the WCML isn’t crowded – who are they kidding?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

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 →

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Rail passenger numbers keep on rising, despite internet growth

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

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 →

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‘Not just speed, but fundamentally capacity’ – Commons debate on HS2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

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 →

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The West Midlands does not lose out – misleading claims from HS2 opponents

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

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 →

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