Revival of the HS2 city terminus could be tied in with station improvements, says our anonymous Industry Insider columnist
Top officials at the Department for Transport have been successful in persuading HM Treasury that it makes no sense to terminate HS2 at Old Oak Common, and that the extension to Euston (on which work has been paused) should be authorised. This is expected to be announced in the autumn budget on October 30.
RAIL is Britain's market leading modern railway magazine.
Download the app24/10/2024
Transport Minister, Lord Hendy has indicated that land purchased between Lichfield, Staffordshire and High Legh in Cheshire on the now scrapped Phase 2a route will be ringfenced until the Government has considered alternative options.
21/10/2024
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a major review into the spiralling costs of the HS2. The move comes after years of failed delivery and escalating expenses.
17/10/2024
Downing Street has dampened down suggestions the northern leg of the HS2 rail project could be revived.
Comment as guest
Comments
No comments have been made yet.