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June 23, 2008
Greengauge21 expressed its delight that Network Rail has decided to initiate studies into the capacity limitations of the main lines that radiate to the north and west from London. See our press release for further details [more… ]
June 7, 2008
The Times newspaper challenges Government views on high speed rail and calls for new high-speed lines linking London with Glasgow via Birmingham and Manchester and Edinburgh via the North East to solve the looming capacity crunch. [ more… ]
Greengauge21 today announced the consultants shortlisted to provide support for its 2008/09 work programme, planning high speed rail in Britain. [ download notice... ]
March 21, 2008
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified consultants interested in working with Greengauge21 on its forward programme for 2008/09, planning high speed rail in Britain. [ download notice... ]
March 10, 2008
A study by consultants Atkins confirms there is a strong business case for new high speed lines, which would significantly boost economic growth, as long as the lines are built for high speed operation. [ more… ]
February 22, 2008
Greengauge21 is pleased to announce that Richard Brown, Chief Executive Office of Eurostar, has agreed to join its Advisory Panel. See our press release for further details [more… ]
February 5, 2008
The Automotrice a Grande Vitesse (AGV) train was launched in France today by Alstom. The new articulated train will travel at speeds up to 360 km/h, using distributed traction and production is expected to start in mid-2008, with delivery from 2010 onwards. [ more… ]
January 25, 2008
Iain Coucher, chief executive of Network Rail, tells The Times of his proposals for three new high-speed rail lines: from London to Glasgow via Birmingham and Manchester; London to Edinburgh via Leeds and Newcastle; and London to Cardiff via Bristol. [ more… ]
January 9, 2008
Greengauge21 Directors, Jim Steer and Julie Mills, gave evidence before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, commenting on the DfT's Rail White Paper and the potential role that high speed rail could play.