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10/01/2012
High Speed Rail Network Given The Green Light
Despite strong opposition a controversial high-speed rail line has been given the nod by government.
High Speed 2 (HS2) is a scheme to deliver hugely enhanced rail capacity and connectivity between Britain’s major conurbations.
Phase one of HS2, between London and Birmingham, should be running by 2026, later extending to northern England.
It is the largest transport infrastructure investment in the UK for a generation, and, with the exception of High Speed 1 (HS1), is the first major new railway line since the Victorian era.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has said the development will create jobs and growth but critics dispute the projected revenue of the project, which is estimated at £47bn.
The London to Birmingham link would be followed by a second phase of Y-shaped track reaching Manchester and Leeds by about 2033.
Ms Greening said:"I have decided Britain should embark upon the most significant transport infrastructure project since the building of the motorways by supporting the development and delivery of a new national high speed rail network.
"By following in the footsteps of the 19th century railway pioneers, the Government is signalling its commitment to providing 21st century infrastructure and connections – laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable economic growth."
There have however been almost 55,000 responses to the consultation process on the project, which clearly generates strong feelings, both in favour and against the scheme.
Ms Greening said: "I can announce a package of alterations to further reduce the route’s impacts."
High Speed 2 (HS2) is a scheme to deliver hugely enhanced rail capacity and connectivity between Britain’s major conurbations.
Phase one of HS2, between London and Birmingham, should be running by 2026, later extending to northern England.
It is the largest transport infrastructure investment in the UK for a generation, and, with the exception of High Speed 1 (HS1), is the first major new railway line since the Victorian era.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has said the development will create jobs and growth but critics dispute the projected revenue of the project, which is estimated at £47bn.
The London to Birmingham link would be followed by a second phase of Y-shaped track reaching Manchester and Leeds by about 2033.
Ms Greening said:"I have decided Britain should embark upon the most significant transport infrastructure project since the building of the motorways by supporting the development and delivery of a new national high speed rail network.
"By following in the footsteps of the 19th century railway pioneers, the Government is signalling its commitment to providing 21st century infrastructure and connections – laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable economic growth."
There have however been almost 55,000 responses to the consultation process on the project, which clearly generates strong feelings, both in favour and against the scheme.
Ms Greening said: "I can announce a package of alterations to further reduce the route’s impacts."
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Talks will begin immediately to bring high speed rail to Scotland after Transport Minister Keith Brown met with his Westminster counterpart. Mr Brown was disappointed yesterday to hear Westminster Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening announce that the first phase of the new line would go only as far as Birmingham.
Proposals To Bring High Speed Rail To Scotland
Talks will begin immediately to bring high speed rail to Scotland after Transport Minister Keith Brown met with his Westminster counterpart. Mr Brown was disappointed yesterday to hear Westminster Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening announce that the first phase of the new line would go only as far as Birmingham.
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