Read More About HSR
You can read more about high-speed rail by exploring the following links:
- The Government’s document announcing the results of the consultation. The Government announces the results of its consultation on the first phase of HS2.
- The Transport Select Committee’s report on high-speed rail. The Transport Select Committee report finding that there is a good case for high-speed rail to run to Birmingham and beyond.
- Understanding the Transport Infrastructure requirements to Deliver Growth in England’s Core Cities. This report, produced by the economic consultancy firm Volterra, analyses the economic case for high-speed rail.
- The Economic Case for High Speed Rail to Leeds City Region and Sheffield City Region. A report making the case that high-speed rail will give a major boost to the economies of the Midlands and the North.
- Consequences for Employment and Economic Growth – Greenguage 21 This research report, drawing on work commissioned from KPMG, sets out how high-speed rail will enhance economic performance, create new jobs and generate a return to the exchequer.
- How HS2 Will Transform the West Midlands – HS2 This report argues that a “Y high speed rail network” – with Birmingham at its centre – would generate significant economic benefits both nationally and within the West Midlands.