Government backs High Speed London Birmingham rail link
January 10 2012
It forms the first phase of a longer term plan which could ultimately connect both Glasgow and Edinburgh to the capita, bringing journey times down to a mere two hours by around 2033.
Construction work on the Birmingham leg could begin from 2016 for completion by 2026.
Explaining the government’s backing Transport Secretary Justine 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.”
A study has been instigated into the upgrade of Glasgow’s High Street Station to act as northern terminus of the showpiece line.
High Speed Rail Animation from HS2Ltd on Vimeo.
4 Comments
#2 Posted by Andrew Brown on 10 Jan 2012 at 16:40 PM
The Scot's can't even build a tram way on time or in budget, let alone a 200 mph rail link.
#3 Posted by The Bairn on 10 Jan 2012 at 17:41 PM
...this project will never come in on time and under budget...reality check here I think!!
#4 Posted by Chantelle fae the Barras on 11 Jan 2012 at 04:07 AM
@Andrew
What has trams got to do with a high speed rail link? Can't you debate the topic at hand without deflection? If infrastructure projects going over budget is a reason for not building the rail link then me thinks England's 'billion pound millennium dome c*ck up' qualifies as a reason too.
Did mentioning the fact that England is getting the rail link, courtesy of the UK taxpayer, annoy you? That's a fact. Also, there is still no concrete guarantee the rail link will ever come to Scotland.
What has trams got to do with a high speed rail link? Can't you debate the topic at hand without deflection? If infrastructure projects going over budget is a reason for not building the rail link then me thinks England's 'billion pound millennium dome c*ck up' qualifies as a reason too.
Did mentioning the fact that England is getting the rail link, courtesy of the UK taxpayer, annoy you? That's a fact. Also, there is still no concrete guarantee the rail link will ever come to Scotland.
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In the meantime, England will benefit from the improved infrastructure paid for courtesy of the UK taxpayer.