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High-speed rail: All aboard! (Guardian Unlimited)
There are two big decisions about high-speed rail. First, is it needed in Britain? And second, if it is, where should it go?
£30bn high-speed rail plan signals end of the road for motorways (Guardian Unlimited)
The government signalled the end of intercity motorway building today as it announced plans for a £30bn high-speed rail network, with the first phase between London and Birmingham opening in 2026.
Transport Secretary sets out vision for high speed rail network (Times Online)
Public consultation on a £30 billion high speed rail network will begin in the autumn, the Transport Secretary said today as he unveiled plans for the fastest railway in Europe.
Rail link 'must include Scotland' (BBC News)
The UK government's proposals for a high-speed rail link must include Scotland, the Scottish government says.
The opportunities and challenges of high speed rail (BBC News)
What high speed rail could mean for the Scottish economy and environment.
High-speed rail plans announced (Epolitix )
Plans for a new 250 mph high-speed rail network between London and Scotland via Birmingham have been outlined by the government.
Adonis sets high-speed rail on track (Guardian Unlimited)
Minister says building work on 250mph route cutting journey times between London and Birmingham could begin in 2017 The government unveiled plans for a £30bn high-speed rail network, with the first phase between London and Birmingham opening in 2026. Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, said building work on the 250mph route could begin in 2017 once a formal public consultation was completed ...
Rail Workers Back Strikes In Union Ballot (SkyNews )
The threat of Easter train travel disruption is looming after the RMT union said a ballot of Network Rail maintenance workers showed 77% supported strike action.
Details Of 250mph Rail Network Revealed (SkyNews )
Plans for a 250mph high-speed rail network between London and Scotland via Birmingham have been set out by the Government.
Maintenance staff vote to join rail strike (Times Online)
The threat of an Easter rail strike intensified today when the RMT union announced that maintenance staff on the national rail network had voted overwhelmingly in favour of a walkout.