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HS2 is needed to cope with demand, Transport chief to tell rail inquiry

27 Mar 2012

We must have HS2 as soon as possible if we are to cope with escalating West Midlands demand for rail services, the chief executive of the region’s transport authority will tell a parliamentary inquiry into high speed rail.

Design work starts on link between Birmingham rail stations and planned high speed hub

02 Mar 2012

Plans are being drawn up to make it easier, quicker and more pleasant to travel between two of Birmingham’s key train stations and the emerging Eastside district, site of the city’s future HS2 hub.

West Midlands can be the blueprint for how the UK can get the most out of HS2

11 Jan 2012

Birmingham and the West Midlands can be the blueprint for how the UK gets the most out of Britain’s new high speed rail network, Transport Secretary Justine Greening said on a visit to the city today (Weds).

Decision to build HS2 is a tremendous boost for West Midlands families bringing jobs, investment and better transport links

10 Jan 2012

The Transport Secretary’s decision to build HS2 from London to Birmingham has been hailed as a tremendous boost for the West Midlands by regional leaders.

Business welcomes cross-party backing as MPs debate HS2

13 Oct 2011

Business leaders in Birmingham have welcomed cross-party support for HS2 as MPs debate the issue in the House of Commons today (Thursday, October 13).

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