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HS2 rail project work begins with pledge of 22,000 jobs
Work on the controversial rail line formally starts on Friday, with Boris Johnson saying it will
Council could pay for new rail operator to run trains on line set for 13-week closure
The 'radical proposal' has been backed in principle - but the detail is still to be thrashed out
Saturday, 05 September 2020
BBC News
- Stonehouse railway station reopening backed by councilThe reopening of a railway station that was closed more than 50 years ago is being backed by the local authority.
- HS2 rail project work begins with pledge of 22,000 jobsWork on the controversial rail line formally starts on Friday, with Boris Johnson saying it will
The Guardian
- All quiet at Manchester transport HQ: We've not seen rush hour return yetThough roads are getting busier, train and bus use is still down as 'back to work' message falls flat. It was supposed to be the week that everyone went back to work, and children in England and Wales went back to school after the longest six months in many parents lives. In Westminster, the most powerful people in the country wanted us to know that they were back in business. Dominic Cummings put on a suit and Boris Johnson, back at his desk after his Scottish sojourn, told the cabinet:People are going back to the office in huge numb...
Manchester Evening News
- Council could pay for new rail operator to run trains on line set for 13-week closureThe 'radical proposal' has been backed in principle - but the detail is still to be thrashed out
Bucks Free Press
- HS2 'to last 150 years', Transport Secretary says - as construction formally begins today Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has claimed HS2 is being built to last
- Chiltern Railways decides against timetable change parents feared would leave children 'in the lurch' Chiltern Railways has decided against making timetable changes that parents feared would leave schoolchildren “in the lurch”.
Other Regional Press
- HS2 building begins: How long will construction take and what is the full route? Construction has formally begun on the 'long-awaited' High Speed 2 rail line across parts of England.
- South Western Railway announce winners of community improvement fundPLANS to improve walking and cycling access between railway stations are set to begin.
- New Chiltern Railway timetable and how to travel safelyChiltern Railway will be increasing their services to help passengers socially distance when travelling.
British Trams Online
- One Ticket now valid on Edinburgh TramsOne Ticket can now be used to travel on-board Edinburgh Trams following the addition of the trams to the modes of transport you can use this ticket on. Previously only valid on buses and trains in East Central Scotland, the ticket became valid on Edinburgh Trams as well from Sunday 30th August.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- HS2 heralds formal start of construction as a 22,000 ‘jobs boost’ for BritainHS2 Ltd has announced the formal start of construction on the project, highlighting the large number of jobs the project will be recruiting for in the coming months and years. Earlier this year, on 15 April, the Department for Transport (DfT) gave approval for HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed (NtP) to the four Main Works Civils Contractors (MWCCs) working on the project (names in Notes to Editors) to commence full detailed design and construction of Phase One of the HS2 railway (the route from London West Midlands). The symbolic announcement signals that the MWCCs are moving from e...
Rail Technology Magazine
- Electrification plans for line between Fife and Clackmannanshire The next stage of development work is due to begin for Network Rail engineers between Alloa and Longannet, which could see passenger services return between Clackmannanshire and Fiife. As part of the Scottish Government’s decarbonisation plan, it is hoped the former freight line will be...
- HS2 construction begins with 22,000 jobs expected Europe’s largest infrastructure project has today (4 Sept) reached a momentous milestone with the start of construction on the project, highlighting the large number of jobs the project will be recruiting for in the coming months and years. Earlier this year, on 15 April, the Department...
- ORR and the rail industry are working together to improve passenger info The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the rail industry are working together to develop passenger information. Following ORR’s call earlier this year for the rail industry to improve passenger information, particularly during disruption, the industry has formulated a strategy in...
Other News Sources
- TfWLab reveals second cohortNew batch of talented start-ups for KeolisAmey Wales innovation programme KeolisAmey Wales, the parent company of Transport for Wales Rail Services and AltLabs have revealed the 11 companies who will take part in the second cohort of the innovative Lab by Transport for Wales (TFWLab) programme. Having been chosen from over 100 entries from across the UK, the talented start-ups will now benefit from a 10-week programme giving them the expert advice and guidance needed to develop their product further. With access to expert industry advice, real time data and real-life scenarios, ...
- HS2: Construction starts on rail project as protests continue over environmental costConstruction on the HS2 high-speed rail project officially started today, as the company said it would create 22,000 jobs.
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