High-speed rail: HS2
News about the high-speed rail proposals developed by the Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd. HS2 Ltd was established in January 2009 to look at the feasibility of, and business case for, a new high-speed rail line between London and the West Midlands and to consider the case for high-speed rail services linking London, northern England and Scotland. On 28 February 2011 the Secretary of State for Transport launched the consultation on the government's proposed high-speed rail strategy and the recommended route for an initial high-speed line from London to the West Midlands. E&T will be following this story over the coming months.
Selected highspeedrail news
HS2 high-speed rail project provokes mixed reaction
The approval of the £32 billion HS2 high-speed rail project has received a mixed reaction from industry bodies and associations.
HS2 high-speed rail line decision delayed
A final decision on the controversial HS2 high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham is being delayed until the New Year.
HS2 consultation attracts 55,000 responses
The UK Government’s HS2 high-speed rail consultation has received around 55,000 responses.
HS2 may increase carbon emissions, engineers say
Flawed analysis of the HS2 proposal may result in the project producing more carbon dioxide rather than less, engineers say.
‘Uncertainty’ around financial benefits of HS2 project – report
There is a ‘degree of uncertainty’ around the financial benefits of the Government’s HS2 project, a report says.
HS2 network could mean more direct trains to London
A huge increase in direct commuter trains to London will be one of the benefits of the new high speed rail network.
Parliament to probe HS2 rail scheme
The HS2 high-speed rail scheme is to be the subject of a Parliamentary committee inquiry.
HS2 high-speed rail link project criticised by opposition alliance
The multi-billion high-speed rail link project is an "expensive white elephant" and should be scrapped, an alliance of business leaders, politicians and economists say.
High-speed rail link to redraw economic map
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has launched a consultation on Government plans to "redraw" Britain's economic map by building a £32 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network.
Concerns over HS2 high-speed rail network
The Government's plans for the HS2 high-speed rail project must not lead to less investment in the rest of the network, a transport campaign group says.
Government confirms support for high-speed rail
A multi-billion pound high-speed rail project to link London with Birmingham and the North of England, will receive official backing, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed.
High-speed rail proposals unveiled
The Government has announced plans for a new £30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network in Britain, with trains running at up to 250 miles per hour.
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