Tag Archives: Stop HS2

The challenge of maintaining the West Coast Main Line

Posted on December 13, 2012 by gohs2

The battle to keep the West Coast Main Line operating Since this article was written there have been further problems on the West Coast Main Line (December 12) between Rugby and Northampton causing major delays for passengers.  HS2 opponents would … Continue reading →

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HS2 – responding to those misleading claims from opponents

Posted on March 21, 2012 by gohs2

The following letter has been sent to the Kenilworth Weekly News by rail journalist Alan Marshall in response to Stop HS2’s latest press release. MAY I draw your readers’ attention to a classic example of how Kenilworth’s Joe Rukin’s Stop … Continue reading →

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A good business case and affordable – HS2

Posted on November 11, 2011 by gohs2

We welcomed the Transport Select Committee report earlier this week when it outlined there was a good business case for HS2 and that the project was affordable. Committee chair Louise Ellman said, “A high speed rail network, beginning with a … Continue reading →

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HS2 is the only long-term solution for Britain’s railways

Posted on October 11, 2011 by gohs2

Transport Minister Theresa Villiers has again made clear the Government is committed to building HS2. It must be a great disappointment for opponents who doubtless hoped to ruffle a few feathers during party conference season. However, all three major political … Continue reading →

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