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Heathrow can’t be trusted on third runway, says IAG chief Willie Walsh [Subscription]
The boss of the parent company of British Airways has stepped up his criticism of the cost of building a third runway at Heathrow, claiming that the potential bill is spiralling out of control and that the airport is covering it up.
Dominic Cummings described HS2 as disaster zone [Subscription]
Boris Johnson’s most senior aide described HS2 as a “disaster zone” only days before the prime minister announced a review into whether it should be scaled back or scrapped entirely.
Government announces independent review into HS2 programme
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has published the terms of reference and timetable for an independent review into the High Speed 2 (HS2) project.
Thursday, 22 August 2019
BBC News
- HS2: Scrapping high-speed rail project 'would be a disaster'But a farmer who has lost land to the project says he feels the scheme will not go ahead in full.
- HS2: Review to examine costs and benefits of rail projectIt will look at the costs and benefits, with a “go or no-go
- HS2: How much work has already been done?With a review announced into the HS2 high speed rail link - how much has already been done?
- HS2 route: How much will the rail scheme cost?Part one of the high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England is due to open in 2026.
The Guardian
- HS2 could be scrapped as critic given role in independent review Government needs clear evidence before going ahead, says transport secretary
The Herald
- Review puts HS2 in doubtTHE future of HS2 is in doubt after the UK Government announced a fundamental review of the controversial £56 billion project but one union chief suggested it provided a “golden opportunity” to extend the scheme to Scotland.
The Independent
- Bullet train travelled at 280kph with door open after cleaner forgot to close itConductor of super-fast train made emergency stop in tunnel
Times Online
- Caledonian Sleeper admits cleaning failures after complaints about cabins [Subscription]Passengers on the Caledonian Sleeper rail service have accused managers of failing to ensure bed linen was changed.
- Steam railways need young drivers to stay on track [Subscription]There are more steam trains running today than at any time since Beeching took his axe to the railways in 1963, but there is a shortage of qualified drivers.
- Dominic Cummings described HS2 as disaster zone [Subscription]Boris Johnson’s most senior aide described HS2 as a “disaster zone” only days before the prime minister announced a review into whether it should be scaled back or scrapped entirely.
Reuters News
- UK launches review into whether high-speed rail link should go aheadBritain launched a review into whether a proposed High Speed 2 rail project connecting London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds should go ahead, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.
City AM
- It makes sense to put the brakes on HS2 A policy may be considered well-balanced if it is attacked fiercely by two opposing extremes in the surrounding debate.
Mail Online
- Will £100billion HS2 hit the buffers? Troubled high-speed rail scheme may be axed as ministers order review after years of spiralling costsThe future of the HS2 high-speed rail project was thrown into doubt yesterday as the Government warned it could be scrapped or dramatically scaled back.
- HS2 destroyed my parents... now the possibility it could be scrapped makes the pain even worse, writes MELISSA KITEAs we closed the door on my childhood home for the last time in March this year, I put my arm around my Mum and steered my Dad past the removal vans on the driveway.
Sky News
- HS2 rail link could be terminated as review announcedThe future of HS2 has been thrown into doubt after it was revealed that an independent review will consider whether and how the £55bn project should continue.
London Evening Standard
- HS2 news: Boris Johnson orders review to assess future of £56 billion railwayA review of the High Speed 2 railway was ordered today, in a move that could leave its future in doubt until after an autumn general election.
North Wales Live
- Stretch of Snowdonia railway line shut after boulders fall on tracksSpecialist engineers are being called out to assess the damage on the Conwy Valley line
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Leaders call for £39bn for Northern Powerhouse Rail projectPrime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to commit £39bn to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) for high-speed rail links across the Pennines.
- Government announces independent review into HS2 programmeThe Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has published the terms of reference and timetable for an independent review into the High Speed 2 (HS2) project.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Government announces HS2 review, 'go or no-go' decision by year-endThe government is set to launch a review into the HS2 project, transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
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