Tag: high speed rail

Is HS2 the Tory election bid fund that could threaten the economy?

Posted on 06/28/11 by Katie

June 28th 2011 by Katie Turnbull The drama surrounding the controversial High Speed Two has escalated over the last few days. Most recently it was announced that China intended to invest in the HS2 project. On a state visit to Britain this week, the Chinese Premier Mr Wen declared an interest in supporting the scheme, [...]

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BBC debate highlights need to differentiate HS2 from High Speed Rail

Posted on 06/14/11 by emma_turnbull

On Sunday 12th June, BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire’s broadcast a live panel debate on HS2, featuring Jerry Marshall (AGAHST), Alan Marshall (Rail News), Jeremy Wright MP and Chris White MP. One of the most astute arguments regarded the question as to why we have only been consulted on one option to resolve the problems [...]

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