Publications
HS1–HS2 connection: a way forward
Greengauge 21 is today publishing a new report to help inform work being commissioned to look into ways of improving connections between HS2 and Europe.
Industry News
Industry warns of stifled Britain without HS2
A new report, published today, details the costly impact to Britain if High Speed 2 is derailed. ‘Great Britain: connected or not?’, which was developed by the HSR Industry Leaders Group, outlines how failing to build HS2 will leave a clogged Britain, unable to meet its full potential.
Industry News
Is High Speed Rail flood-proof?
The devastating effects of the recent storms on the UK transport system, and especially on our rail networks, has been well documented. It has left numerous towns without power, thousands of people without access to transport, and the Devon railway quite literally suspended in mid-air.
Industry News
Industry leaders unite to support High Speed Rail
Britain is on the cusp of a new dawn for our transport infrastructure. From Crossrail to HS2, we are transforming our transport landscape for the better, creating a lasting legacy for future generations and putting Britain at the forefront of rail engineering and innovation once again.
Industry News
HS2: Some answers to the critics
Jim Steer outlines how the Government’s business case answers HS2 critics.
Industry News
The Strategic Case for HS2
A policy paper setting out the strategic reasons for building HS2; the new north to south high speed rail line between London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.
Industry News
Investing in Britain’s Future: Why we need HS2
A Government leaflet setting out the case for HS2 in straight forward terms.
Industry News
HS2 Strategic Alternatives
A study by Atkins for the Department for Transport considering the extent to which capacity and connectivity upgrades to the conventional rail network.
Publications
HS2 Growth Taskforce’s interim report
In response to the HS2 Growth Taskforce’s interim report Lawrie Quinn, Chairman of the Railway Engineers Forum said…
Publications
HS2 – Direct and Indirect Job Creation
Presentation on direct and indirect job creation related to HS2 given by Leo Eyles of Albion Economics at The Think Tank, Birmingham Science Museum for the High-Speed Rail Industry Leaders Group.