The Institute of Public Policy Research IPPR has urged the UK government to prioritise high speed links between northern cities over HS2. Source: BBC News
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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.
Scotland route study backs rail expansion
Network Rail has published its Scotland Route Study, which outlines expected growth in rail usage between 2019 and 2043 and options to enhance the network to meet the future needs
Continue readingReport backs Southall to Brentford link
A report has backed the creation of a passenger rail link on a freight line between Southall and Brentford. The link would connect Transport Avenue in Brentford, part of the
Continue readingTwo options for Derby – HS2 tram link
There are two options for a proposed tram link from HS2 to Derby. The route is expected to use trams from the Nottingham Express Transit system. Source: BBC News
Continue readingSadiq Khan calls for HS2 Euston rethink
Sadiq Khan has called for a postponement of the development of a terminus for HS2 at London Euston until a less disruptive plan is created. He has suggested that the
Continue readingHS2 Nottingham link not in final plans
There has been frustration expressed following the proposed removal of a link to connect Nottingham with Birmingham via HS2 because there is no capacity. Click here for the article
Continue reading25 year rail strategy released for Leicestershire
A 25 year rail strategy for Leicestershire has focused on creating a connection to HS2 and speeding up train services on the Midland Mainline to London. Click here for the
Continue readingEC provides funding for Old Oak Common area
The European Commission is to provide €4m to Transport for London to support the development of options for possible railway stations in the Old Oak Common area. The area is
Continue readingTalks to bring railway back to Leek
Following the announcement that HS2 will serve Crewe, members of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council’s ruling cabinet have now given their support to continue discussions regarding plans for a Northern Gateway
Continue readingHiggins report recommends integrated Leeds station and Crewe acceleration
David Higgins has recommended that the HS2 station serving Leeds should be integrated into the existing railway station in a report. Source: BBC News The report also recommended that HS2
Continue readingReport into Derby to Nottingham tram begins
A report costing £200k has been started to investigate the possibility of creating a tram route the connects Derby to Nottingham. Click here for the story A fixed light rail
Continue readingEast Midlands Parkway
The Light Rail Transit Association has called for the introduction of a Tram Train network to connect Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, HS2 East Midlands Station and East Midlands Airport. This suggestion
Continue readingGovernment needs to build case for HS2
The Government needs to build the case for spending £50bn constructing a link between London and the North, a report by the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee says. The
Continue readingHS2 Heathrow spur dropped
Patrick Mcloughlin has advised that a rail link to Heathrow as part of the HS2 network has been ruled out. Click here for the story
Continue readingTfL recommends Old Oak Overground stations
Transport for London has recommended the construction of two Overground stations at Old Oak Common after 83% of 1898 respondents supported the option. We recommend that two London Overground stations
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