Monthly Archives: October 2013

£2bn transport package to reap maximum economic benefits from HS2

A £2bn package of rail, tram and rapid transit schemes to ensure the West Midlands secures the maximum economic benefits possible from HS2 was formally agreed today (October 23). The Local Connectivity Package, which was ratified by the region’s new … Continue reading

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The West Midlands (and the UK) wins with HS2

Yesterday the BBC reported High speed ‘losers’ revealed in an article widely quoted in the press. The Transport Secretary was quoted in a following piece  and pointed out investment is taking place all over the UK. Network Rail is set to spend £37bn on … Continue reading

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West Midlands businesses can learn how to land more than £10bn worth of HS2 contracts at Birmingham conference

West Midlands businesses can learn how to land more than £10bn worth of contracts for the HS2 network at a conference in Birmingham on November 5. The event has been hailed by Birmingham Chamber chief executive Jerry Blackett and Centro … Continue reading

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