Midlands Connect has published a proposal that would create a new spur off HS2 and enable Nottingham – Birmingham journey times to be reduced to 33 minutes. The organisation has
Continue readingTag: HS2 Connections
A number of councils and bodies are looking into how their local transport network can be integrated into the new HS2. Many councils are looking at adapting their local rail network to connect communities to HS2 stations at Crewe, Toton, Old Oak Common and Birmingham International.
Group criticise canal route for Derby HS2 tram
A group seeking to restore an infilled canal has criticised proposals to use the route of the canal for a tram route connecting Derby to the proposed HS2 station in
Continue readingAutomated People Mover revealed for Birmingham Interchange
An automated people mover will be expected to connect the Birmingham Interchange HS2 station to the NEC, Birmingham International railway station and Birmingham Airport. The driver-less system will operate every
Continue readingSheffield City Region launches Integrated Rail Plan
An ambitious new plan for the future of the Sheffield City Region’s rail network was launched today by Mayor Dan Jarvis. Key elements of the plan include a proposed new Barnsley
Continue readingCouncil moves Mansfield-HS2 link forwards
Ashfield District Council are asking companies to bid for work to develop the business case for a rail link between Mansfield and the HS2 station in the East Midlands. Services
Continue readingCouncil commissions report on Kirkby-in-Ashfield to Toton line
Ashfield District Council have commissioned a report into operating passenger services on a freight line near Kirkby-in-Ashfield. It will enable train service to connect north Nottinghamshire with the new HS2
Continue readingBarnsley Council aspirations include rail network enhancements
A document of aspirations for improving the rail network includes the restoration of the railway line between West Green and Wakefield plus the creation of a Dearne Valley Parkway connected
Continue readingConsultants propose HS4Air
Consultants have proposed a High Speed railway line that would connect the HS1 at Ashford with HS2 at Denham running via Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Click here for the article
Continue readingCoventry Light Rail vehicle design contract awarded
Transport Design International have been awarded the contract to design a light rail vehicle that could be used to operate a very light rail service connecting Coventry to the HS2
Continue readingEast Midlands HS2 hub should open ahead of HS2
The partial opening of the East Midlands Hub Station in Toton, several years before HS2 arrives in 2033, is part of a package of priorities the Department for Transport has
Continue readingFeasibility study into Toton HS2 link
A case study has been commissioned into a north facing junction on to HS2 so that trains can travel from Leicester to Leeds. Click here for the article
Continue readingNew routes proposed in West Midlands and Chilterns route study
New railway lines and stations have been proposed in the West Midlands and Chilterns route study. The area is set to benefit from the delivery of HS2. Building the Bordesley
Continue readingCampaigners fear tram extension could be sidelined
Campaigners fear that a tram extension north west of Nottingham could be sidelined by extensions towards Toronto, Derby and Gedling. Click here for the article
Continue readingMPs call for South Yorkshire Parkway on HS2
South Yorkshire MPs have called for a South Yorkshire Parkway to be built on HS2 after HS2 confirmed the route of the northern branches. The previous proposal to serve South
Continue readingBirmingham Airport looks at HS2 options
Birmingham Airport is considering a number of options for incorporating the new HS2 railway station when it opens. A people mover has been proposed to link the airport to the
Continue reading