HS2: Labour Criticises ‘Back Of Fag Packet’ Transport Plan
Labour has criticised the government’s “Network North” alternative to HS2 as a “back of the fag packet plan”. The prime minister scrapped... Read More
Train Strikes Set To Cause Travel Disruption
Rail passengers are facing disruption on Saturday as train drivers stage a further strike over pay and conditions. The fresh wave of... Read More
HS2: Johnson Warns Against ‘Mutilated’ Version Of HS2
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the government against building a “mutilated” version of HS2. He said suggestions the high-speed rail... Read More
HS2: Government Refuses To Guarantee Manchester Branch
The government has refused to guarantee the future of the HS2 rail line between Birmingham and Manchester. A Downing Street spokesperson instead... Read More
HS2: Government Unclear On Euston Station Goal – Report Finds
The government still does not know what it is trying to achieve with the High Speed 2 (HS2) station at Euston, a... Read More
HS2 Line Between Birmingham and Crewe Delayed By Two Years
The Birmingham to Crewe leg of high speed railway HS2 will be delayed by two years to cut costs. The government suggested... Read More
HS2 Delays Being Considered To Cut Rising Costs
Delays to HS2 are being considered among other options to curb rising costs, the project’s boss has admitted. The planned high-speed railway... Read More
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt To Unveil Spending Cuts And Tax Rises
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will pledge to face the economic “storm”, as he is expected to confirm widespread spending cuts and tax rises.... Read More
Sizewell New Nuclear Plant Under Review
A new nuclear power plant in Suffolk is under review and could be delayed or even axed, as the government tries to... Read More
Government Scraps Plans For £3Bn West Coast Main Line Link – HS2
The government has scrapped plans to build a new £3bn rail link between HS2 and the West Coast Main Line. The 13-mile... Read More
