Campaigners have accused the Government of “sabotaging” opposition to the high speed rail project after they were forced to scrap a petition containing the names of more than 100,000 protesters.Read
Only three per cent of motorists say speed would be an important factor in persuading them to use the Government’s proposed high-speed rail line, according to an AA/Populus survey.Read
The taxpayer could recoup up to £7 billion from the cost of building the High Speed 2 rail link if it sells it off under a 30-year concession, a new report claims.Read
Advantage West Midlands’ accounts highlight the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station as its swansong that will be enjoyed by the region long after its abolition.Read
The battle for hearts and minds in the consultation over high speed rail has descended into rancour as opponents of the scheme were branded right-wing “ideologues”.Read
The official consultation into a planned high speed rail line between London and Birmingham uses “leading” questions designed to provoke the response Ministers want, a member of the Government has warned.Read
The proposed high speed rail route has gained all-party support from Birmingham City Council, with politicians dismissing protests over plans to cut by two-thirds the number of existing intercity train services between Birmingham and London.Read
Those against the Government's proposed £32 billion HS2 high-speed rail scheme are not "Luddites or Nimbys", opponents of the project have told MPs.
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A major inquiry into controversial plans for a new high speed rail line between Birmingham and London is to hear from critics of the £17 billion scheme.Read
The official consultation into plans to build a new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham could conclude the public opposes the scheme, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has said.Read
High speed rail will reshape the economic geography of the UK and help close the North-South wealth gap by creating new economic prosperity, Birmingham City Council will say in its formal response to Government plans for HS2.Read
A £9 million scheme to build a new rail station and increase train services from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon has taken a major step forward after being awarded a £5 million government grant.Read
Solihull Council is expected to voice its support for the Government’s high speed rail proposals when it forms its official response to the public consultation next week.Read
