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High Speed 2
03:00, 28 JAN 2020
What the East Midlands should be doing to get more cash out of Boris Johnson
East Midlands
Derby inward investment chief believes the region should follow the example of the ‘two Andys’
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Business leaders urge Prime Minister to 'deliver HS2 all the way'
High Speed 2
Midlands and northern business leaders sign letter to Boris Johnson calling for the complete development of high-speed rail line
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HS2 risk and complexity 'were underestimated' says spending watchdog
High Speed 2
New report published today by the National Audit Office says the costs of the high-speed rail project remain uncertain and could yet change
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Green light for West Midlands Metro extension to serve HS2
West Midlands
One-mile expansion of the line will connect HS2 with New Street station and the wider West Midlands Metro network
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New designs revealed for West Midlands' HS2 stations
West Midlands
Architects have revamped plans for Curzon Street and Interchange and have launched a new round of information events
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"You must fix HS2, Boris" plead bosses of Midlands Connect and the East Midlands Chamber
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Comes amid concerns cost of high speed line between north and south could escalate to more than £100bn
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HS2 could cost £106bn but project should continue - report
High Speed 2
A leaked copy of the review into the high-speed rail project by Douglas Oakervee suggests the second phase may be investigated and possibly changed
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West Midlands, Leeds and Manchester leaders demand decision over HS2
High Speed 2
Trio of regional politicians all speak in favour of high-speed rail project as country continues to await outcome of 2019's review
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How rail's HS2 project would be hugely damaging to the Welsh economy
Transport
It could cost the economy of South Wales £200m a year
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Around 250 Hitachi Rail jobs at risk at North East train building factory
Employment
The company has confirmed it is looking to 'resize' the workforce as train building contracts come to an end
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HS2 bosses accused of 'fiddling the figures'
High Speed 2
Former deputy chairman of a government review panel has expressed concern over costs of project but transport chiefs reaffirm claims that project must go ahead
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Eight ways new Conservative government can support the North Wales economy
Wales
From Wylfa Newydd to digital services these issues can help to unlock the potential of the economy
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East Midlands business leaders hope economy will bounce back following end to political log-jam
East Midlands
Sterling and the FTSE 250 both surged this morning - but warnings that Brexit could still falter
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New Bombardier º£½ÇÊÓÆµ boss talks exclusively about the future of the Derby train-maker
East Midlands
Matt Byrne gives his first interview since taking over as º£½ÇÊÓÆµ president
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MerseyMade hub for creative talent opens inside Liverpool's former The Chancery restaurant
North West
Food at the venue will be provided by a Great British Bake Off star
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Avanti West Coast revealed as new name for franchise to replace Virgin Trains
Transport
The service will link London to cities and towns across England, North Wales and Scotland
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West Coast Partnership announces new managing directors and location of HQ as Virgin Trains depart
Virgin Trains
Phil Whittingham, who has been MD of Virgin Trains since 2013, will resume that role in the new FirstGroup - Trenitalia partnership
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How Virgin Trains leaving the West Coast Mainline route will affect passengers
Virgin Trains
The line serves some of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's busiest stations, including London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly
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Business leaders slam º£½ÇÊÓÆµ road and rail network, calling on politicians to 'make good' on infrastructure promises
Transport
Leaders have demanded 'real action' following a 'barrage of promises' in each of the major parties' General Election manifestos
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Region’s rail trade body calls on election hopefuls to deliver on big infrastructure schemes including HS2
High Speed 2
Rail Forum Midlands launches its own General Election manifesto which includes delivering HS2 in full
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CBI President calls for greater devolution, better connectivity and Northern Powerhouse Rail for future growth
CBI
John Allan addressed more than 300 people at the CBI’s annual north west dinner held at the Lowry Hotel in Salford.
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Manifesto for the North raises pressure on party leaders in run-up to Election
Boris Johnson
Business and political leaders across the North want Government action on skills, transport, green jobs and re-balancing the economy
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Transport for the North bosses demand backing for ambitious rail projects
Transport
As General Election 2019 campaigns begin, Transport for the North has penned a powerful message to political parties
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HS2 review panel stood down but report is delayed
Politics
Panel investigating the future of the high-speed rail project will not present their findings until after the General Election however a date is yet to be announced
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