HS2 looks like it’s going over budget, so let’s review whether it’s still worthwhile. Really? As if most of our major projects come in on time and budget? And think about it: a review itself means delay, in this case, … Read more › “Review for HS2”
We welcome Ashfield District Council’s plan to seek a more detailed set of proposals on the re-opening and upgrading a freight-only line which would allow passenger trains to run between Kirkby-in-Ashfield via Pinxton and Selston to Langley Mill and Ilkeston, … Read more › “Connecting Mansfield and Kirby-in-Ashfield directly to HS2’s station at Toton”
At our seminar in Glasgow we invited stakeholders to consider Greengauge 21’s report Beyond HS2 and its analysis is that for Britain, three factors – low productivity, over centralisation and the highest levels of transport congestion in Europe – are … Read more › “Setting out a long term rail plan for Scotland”
At a Greengauge 21 seminar at the University of Plymouth on February 28th, we explored with key local stakeholders how a fully integrated public transport network could be developed for the South West. With some exciting rail developments … Read more › “Re-opening Tavistock-Okehampton: why, when and how”
