High speed train

HIGH SPEED TWO, the company set up to advise the Government on the development of high-speed rail services between London and Scotland, delivered its report during the holiday break, supported by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.  It presents a detailed route plan for the first stage of a north-south high-speed line, from London to the West Midlands, as well as options for extending high-speed services, and high-speed lines, to destinations further north, including the North West, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.  If the Government decides to pursue proposals for high-speed rail, it will publish a white paper by the end of March.  It will set out detailed plans for new high-speed rail lines and services, including route proposals, timescales and associated financial, economic and environmental assessments.  This would be followed by a full public consultation starting in the Autumn of 2010, giving all interested parties an opportunity to comment before the proposals are finalised.  Lord Adonis is hoping for all-party support. www.hs2.org.uk

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