The effective re-use of the capacity released on the existing rail network will be a key benefit of HS2. It will allow new local and regional passenger and new freight trains to operate: services that are prevented now by network capacity constraints. Read on »
This report looks at the arguments against HS2 articulated by a recent commentator, including that the business case does not stack up. We found that none of the arguments survived scrutiny. Read on »
A new report from Greengauge 21 demonstrates that high-speed rail will not be expensive for passengers to use, even if a new line would cost billions of pounds to build. Greengauge 21 has analysed the fares that will be charged and the likely income profile of users. Read on »
A report on a set of strategic planning workshops held in spring/summer 2010 on HS2 interfaces. Read on »
A research report, drawing on work commissioned from KPMG, which sets out how HSR will enhance economic performance, create new jobs and generate a return to the exchequer. Read on »
