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The same old myths about Birmingham from HS2 opponents

Misleading myths about HS2 It’s disappointing that Cheryl Gillan MP’s piece in the Sunday Telegraph has repeated a misleading myth about HS2 and Birmingham. The article begins: “If the rail fare rises have made your eyes water, wait until you start … Continue reading

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Design of Moor St HS2 station must deliver full potential for Black Country passengers

Moor St HS2 A leading transport group has called for the design of Birmingham city centre’s HS2 station to maximise the benefit for passengers from the Black Country by allowing them to transfer from their local and regional services straight … Continue reading

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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

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Design work starts on link between Birmingham rail stations and planned HS2 hub

Plans are being drawn up to make it easier, quicker and more pleasant to travel between two of Birmingham’s key train stations and the emerging Eastside district, site of the city’s future high speed rail hub. Centro, the region’s transport … Continue reading

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Chiltern Mainline is great news but it doesn’t solve the UK’s rail capacity problems

Chiltern Mainline is good news for rail users in our region, but it would be wrong to view it as the answer to all of our problems. As soon as the new service was launched there was a predictable frenzy … Continue reading

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We can’t afford to be without HS2 – Centro Chief Exec Geoff Inskip

I’d like to take the opportunity to remind people why HS2 is so important for the West Midlands. Put simply, we can’t afford to be without it. HS2 is an opportunity to create jobs, bring investment and build for future … Continue reading

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