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Birmingham
February 28, 2024
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Policy
HS2 funding reallocated to local transport
British government announces £4.7bn originally allocated to the cancelled Manchester section of HS2 will be available for local transport projects including light rail.
January 25, 2024
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High-speed
HS2 starts construction of Birmingham Curzon Street station
The northern terminus of the high-speed line between London and the West Midlands should be completed in 2028.
November 4, 2023
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Analysis
High Speed 2 scrapped beyond Birmingham
The British rail industry has warned of the long-term consequences of the government’s decision to cancel the remaining sections of the high-speed project to Manchester and Leeds. Robert Preston reports.
October 4, 2023
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Policy
HS2 to Manchester is scrapped
British prime minister says £36bn saved will be spent on projects including Network North.
September 25, 2023
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Analysis
Could HS2 to Manchester be scrapped?
The British government is expected to decide this week on whether to proceed with the planned extension of the under-construction London - Birmingham HS2 high-speed line to Manchester. Kevin Smith assesses the current state of play.
March 27, 2023
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High-speed
British government delays completing HS2
Extended timescale aims to make savings, but official advice and industry response warn that extending completion could push up project costs, as Robert Preston reports.
January 23, 2023
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Freight
Varamis Rail launches zero carbon parcels and freight service
EMUs converted by Eversholt Rail aim to provide green alternative for next-day delivery companies.
December 7, 2022
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Infrastructure
Lack of funds threatens Dudley and Brierley Hill light rail line
Report warns project could be delayed or scrapped but local authority vows to see it completed.
November 2, 2022
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Innovations
Saudi Arabia Railways signs agreement with University of Birmingham
Memorandum of Understanding for delivery of specialised railway education to employees.
October 26, 2022
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Infrastructure
British West Midlands launches consultation on revised rail plan
The new plan centred on Birmingham takes account of the effects of Covid-19 and HS2.
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