Boris Johnson said he has a “moral mission” to level up in the face of criticism of the Government’s decision to scale back rail upgrades.
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Government accused of a ‘betrayal’ of the North over revised rail plan
The Government has been accused of a “betrayal of trust” as it set out its long-awaited revised plans for Northern England and the Midlands.
Read moreNo 10 says rail links still priority but eastern leg of HS2 set to be scrapped
Improving rail links in the North and Midlands is an “absolute priority” for Boris Johnson, Downing Street insisted in the face of mounting anger about plans to scrap key projects.
Read moreMinisters urged to ‘put an end’ to HS2 doubts
Ministers have been urged by a business organisation to “put an end to any lingering uncertainty” over HS2.
Read moreAnti-HS2 protesters vandalise Department for Transport offices
The Metropolitan Police said that two people had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
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This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreShapps: HS2 will be critical ‘unless humans can teleport themselves’
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has told a Transport Select Committee that the HS2 project will be vital for enabling people to meet each other unless teleportation becomes a reality.
Read moreEuston tunnel protest: HS2 protesters evicted from London park
Bailiffs from HS2 have started to evict protesters from Euston Square Gardens after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp in opposition to the high speed rail project.
Read moreMinisters accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2
Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2.
Read moreHS2 strengthen partnership to help ‘covid generation’ into work
HS2 is working with the Social Mobility Foundation to ensure young people can access professional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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