So what might the HS2 look like?
So is it just a train line ? What is the big deal ? High speed rail takes many different forms and one is to elevate the track, below is an image of what this solution may look like on the backdrop of...
View ArticleSpeed isn’t Green
The following has been produced using an audio file of Joe Rukin’s presentation to the Parliamentary Lobby Day on 25th October and his slides: it is not a word-for-word transcription, but captures the...
View ArticleMeeting Minutes 10th Nov 2010
Wednesday 10th November 2010 Present: Gaynor Pope,Les Armstrong, Claire Bennett, Committee Members, Members of the local community Next Meeting: Monday 15th November 2010 – Sunrise.Packington Lane...
View ArticleBirmingham get to Lobby MP’s
Campaigners opposed to a new high speed rail line from London to Birmingham will have a chance to put their case to MPs after they were invited to speak at a Commons inquiry.Read Read More...
View ArticleMinisters threaten revolt over high-speed rail link
MP's Revolt By Andrew Gilligan A further two ministers have said they are strongly opposed to the link and two more have expressed reservations. Many backbenchers of all parties, plus the Speaker, John...
View ArticleConservative donors rebel against high speed rail link
By Melissa Kite David Cameron is under fire from senior Tory donors, some of whom have threatened to withdraw funding if a proposed high speed rail link through the English countryside goes ahead. When...
View ArticleStop The HS2 Beacons
A beacon will be lit at Packington Moor, near Lichfield, at 6pm on Monday 28th February, as part of a co-ordinated protest against the proposed high speed train link known as HS2 and you are invited to...
View ArticleA New Opportunity
Dear Stop HS2 Supporter, We have a unique opportunity to make a real difference over HS2. On Friday, Justine Greening became Secretary of State for Transport, due to a mini-reshuffle following Liam...
View ArticleUpdate from Roger
Sunday March 11th is exactly two years to the day since Andrew Adonis announced HS2. The arguments against HS2 are getting stronger and opponents more widespread, but the government seem determined to...
View ArticleHS2 – What Happens Next ?
By Guest Author Joe It’s almost two years since the original announcement of HS2, and whilst the arguments for progressing with this gargantuan white elephant keep getting weaker, both the campaign...
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