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High-speed rail is not just a numbers game, says Government

The Government says its high-speed rail strategy is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the way we travel. LTT summarises some of the key points from the consultation documents

14 March 2011
Hammond: Two million trees will be planted along HS2 route
Hammond: Two million trees will be planted along HS2 route

 

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond kicked off a five-month consultation last week on the Government’s  high-speed rail strategy and the proposed first route between London and the West Midlands.

Under phase 1 of the Government’s plans, from 2026 passengers could be travelling at speeds of up to 225mph between London and Birmingham, cutting the journey time to 49 minutes – more than 30 minutes quicker than today.

Phase 2 – envisaged as opening in 2032/33 –...

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