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The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding,…
The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding, which will be redirected from HS2 to other Midlands rail projects.
Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, spoke to Global Railway…
Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, spoke to Global Railway Review during Railtex about some of the biggest challenges currently facing the rail industry and the ways that Midlands Connect are dealing with them.
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby…
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby as the new home of Great British Railways.
Analysis by Midlands Connect shows that trains could run at…
Analysis by Midlands Connect shows that trains could run at 90 miles-per-hour along the new route, cutting journey times.
Passengers across the North West of England are one step…
Passengers across the North West of England are one step closer to faster, greener and more reliable train services as the Bill for the next phase of HS2 is handed to Parliament.
Midlands Connect is proposing that rail electrification, faster local trains…
Midlands Connect is proposing that rail electrification, faster local trains and a new hourly train to London from Shrewsbury, would bring nearly £500 million of benefits to the UK economy.
HS2’s journey north accelerates as public consultation opens asking local…
HS2’s journey north accelerates as public consultation opens asking local communities to have their say on the railway’s proposed design refinements.
By electrifying the Midlands Main Line, the network will achieve…
By electrifying the Midlands Main Line, the network will achieve its decarbonisation targets sooner and improve passenger connectivity.
The formation of an Acceleration Unit by the UK government…
The formation of an Acceleration Unit by the UK government will result in the quicker delivery of a range of rail upgrades across the country.
Issuing the Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works…
Issuing the Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors is the next significant step of Phase One of Britain’s HS2 project.
The £20 million investment accommodates Midlands Connect's desire to accelerate…
The £20 million investment accommodates Midlands Connect's desire to accelerate the planning and delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub as soon as possible.
Midlands Connect states that financial support for the Midlands Engine…
Midlands Connect states that financial support for the Midlands Engine Rail project will result in a wide range of benefits, including maximising the impact of HS2.
A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2…
A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2 says it is important for the North and Midlands to take control of their high-speed rail network and that cancelling the project without viable alternatives will not deliver transformational benefits to the UK economy.
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced that an independently-led government…
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced that an independently-led government review will look at whether and how HS2 should proceed.
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North have signed a…
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to work more closely together towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements.
