New Street, Labour, HS2, electrification – lot’s going on!
Last week New Street station in the heart of Birmingham City Centre was finally revealed and it was worth the … Continue reading New Street, Labour, HS2, electrification – lot’s going on!
Tag: HS2
Looking far into the future (the joy of infrastructure)
On the back of yesterday’s comments from Ed Balls on the Labour Party’s ambitions for a National Infrastructure Commission, I … Continue reading Looking far into the future (the joy of infrastructure)
Are we developing a national transport strategy?
In yesterday’s report from HS2 Ltd, the title of it perhaps was the biggest news story that got completely missed … Continue reading Are we developing a national transport strategy?
City regions, mega cities, connected economies…
My eyes lit up on reading this piece http://www.fastcoexist.com/3033176/a-futuristic-megacity-grows-in-scandinavia just now as it reminded me of a number of conversations I have … Continue reading City regions, mega cities, connected economies…
Why shouldn’t West Midlands have a Crossrail as well?
It occurred to me following my post yesterday on the Metro network concept for the West Midlands that, perhaps, pragmatism … Continue reading Why shouldn’t West Midlands have a Crossrail as well?
When you don’t have the Tube… Metro!!!
I am pretty confident that Brummies have realised (no thanks to the now ennobled, former Council Leader, Mike (Lord) Whitby) … Continue reading When you don’t have the Tube… Metro!!!
Could the Whitacre rail link happen soon??
The Whitacre rail link is a proposal to reinstate the old Stonebridge railway which, conveniently, would connect the Birmingham Interchange … Continue reading Could the Whitacre rail link happen soon??
Looks like Crossrail 2 is happening…
Well, we can’t take anything for granted… but… the outcome of the public consultation on Crossrail 2 held earlier this … Continue reading Looks like Crossrail 2 is happening…
Railways: capacity and connectivity (HS2)
Given this week is going to see even more high-profile HS2 media activity, I may as well weigh in again … Continue reading Railways: capacity and connectivity (HS2)
Here comes the West Midlands!
Hopefully a lot of people noticed this yesterday, if not then allow me to draw it to your attention: a … Continue reading Here comes the West Midlands!
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