The Eastern Arm of HS2 is a critical part of an Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands but its role and function can be significantly strengthened says a new report by Greengauge 21.
The report from Greengauge 21 … Read more › “What is the purpose of HS2’s Eastern Arm?”
Government’s intention to develop an integrated rail plan for the North and Midlands is welcome.
This requires strategic planning, not just prioritising projects. The outcome should be a programme of rail network development designed to meet Government objectives. Today, these … Read more › “The Rail Needs of the North and the Midlands”
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”
This month the High-speed rail international benchmarking study dated November 2016 was released. The findings come from an independent PwC investigation commissioned by former chancellor George Osborne in 2014. The review was finished in 2016 but its publication was delayed … Read more › “Report calls for a national rail/high-speed rail plan”
