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HS2 is the new high speed railway for Britain. This event is an opportunity for you to find out more about the project and what it means for your local area.
Plans to bring the benefits of HS2 further north, six years early, have taken a step forward with the appointment of consultants to provide detailed structural design and environmental services on the route between Birmingham and Crewe.
HS2 Ltd today published a shortlist of firms in the running to win a share of £900m of preparatory work ahead of the start of major civil engineering on the first stage of the project, between London and the West Midlands.
Transport secretary welcomes rail investment in West Yorkshire economy.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Business Secretary Sajid Javid welcomes plans to make the heart of England greater than the sum of its parts.
As we invest billions in transport, Welsh businesses are already benefiting.
Patrick McLoughlin sees how UK government investment is improving transport in Wales ahead of a keynote speech to the CBI.
This event is an opportunity for the public to see maps and plans, talk to our experts, and learn more about the project near Hopton.
Answer to Tristram Hunt MP asking the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the route and station choices for HS2.
HS2 route from West Midlands to Crewe to open 6 years early
Announces how the government is continuing to deliver the Northern Powerhouse through HS2 and the Northern transport strategy.
HS2 route connecting Crewe to Birmingham to open 6 years ahead of schedule in 2027 - and John Cridland appointed chair of Transport for the North.
As the government invests more in rail than for generations, East Midlands rail firms are helping make the region an engine for growth.
Stephen Crabb: "Today's announcement contains a bold package of measures that delivers on our manifesto commitments to strengthen the Welsh economy"
The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the DCLG's budget over the course of this Parliament.
The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the Department for Transport’s budget over the course of this parliament.
The Spending Review and Autumn Statement speech in full.
The rail sector is not hiring or promoting sufficient numbers of women.
West Midlands’ leaders agree revolutionary devolution deal, including over £1 billion of government investment to boost the West Midlands economy.
Liverpool City Region agrees revolutionary devolution deal with government, including £900 million of government investment to boost the Merseyside economy.
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