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HS2 'fundamental' to hitting UK emissions target, says lobby group
The HS2 rail project is “fundamental” to the UK hitting its net zero emissions target by 2050, according to a report commissioned by rail industry bosses.
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- HS2: What are the main controversies? [subscription]What might be the benefits of HS2?
- Full speed ahead for HS2 or passengers will face rising fares [subscription]The early draft of the HS2 review seen by The Times recommends that ministers proceed with the full Y-shaped line as it stands, connecting London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
- HS2 is a subject Boris Johnson can no longer tiptoe around [subscription]It is Europe’s biggest infrastructure project and was conceived to increase capacity on Britain’s rail network and help bridge the North-South divide.
- HS2 will boost north despite soaring costs [subscription]The HS2 rail project should go ahead despite costs ballooning to £88 billion and a dramatic drop in the benefit to taxpayers, according to a review of the scheme seen by The Times.
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- HS2 'fundamental' to hitting UK emissions target, says lobby groupThe HS2 rail project is “fundamental” to the UK hitting its net zero emissions target by 2050, according to a report commissioned by rail industry bosses.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Trains aren't running on the Conwy Valley line again - here's why you'll have to get a busTransport for Wales bosses blame the situation on a shortage of trains
Cambridge News
- Labour likely to scrap Oxford-Cambridge road link in election manifestoThey will however commit to a direct rail line and an A428 upgrade
Lancashire Telegraph
- The Preston City Transport Plan: New Ribble Bridge, more railway stations and moreThe plans are not short term, and they are ambitious, but could be key to move the city away from car dependency
Rail Advent
- Transport for Wales accredited as Living Wage EmployerTransport for Wales has announced that it has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Other News Sources
- Oakervee review backs full HS2 projectThe Oakervee review into HS2 is recommending that the project go ahead in full despite ballooning costs.
- Britain’s rail regions take on more responsibility for project deliveryNetwork Rail’s new geographic regions will now take on accountability for the delivery of projects within their region as part of the company’s transformation.
- Fears rise over Heathrow rail link delayA planned rail link to Heathrow Airport will not be completed until 2030.
- ISLAND LINE SUSPENDED AGAIN AS AGEING TRAIN FAILS Island Line services have been suspended this afternoon (Monday) as a result of a fault with the only train running on the network.
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