high-speed rail
Key dates of the HS2 rail project
It has been controversial since plans for the rail line first emerged in 2009.
Key dates of the HS2 rail project
HS2 has been a controversial project since plans emerged in 2009.
South-east Asia’s first high-speed railway launched in Indonesia
It is a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
Forty-four HS2 officials paid at least £150,000 a year
Analysis of Cabinet Office figures shows the earnings of 44 people at the taxpayer-funded company were at that level at the end of September 2022.
Key dates of the HS2 rail project
Plans for HS2 emerged in 2009.
Starmer not committing to full HS2 if Sunak ditches rail route to North
The Labour leader instead urged the Prime Minister to ‘get on with it’ himself.
Bringing HS2 to Euston will need ‘compromise’ says minister
The Government announced in February that it was suspending HS2 work at the north London station because costs had ballooned.
Corridor councils 'get rail' over improving economic links
A HIGH-speed train link from Belfast to Dublin is among a number of proposals cited as having the potential to strengthen economic ties between the two cities and attract future investment along Ireland's east coast, which is seen as the engine of the island's economy.
When can we finally turn Project Rail into Project Real?
NEXT weekend Antrim hurlers will play in the final of the Joe McDonough Cup in Croke Park.
Chamber encourages minister to ‘think big’ to make Belfast move
BELFAST Chamber has unveiled a new policy paper outlining ambitious plans for stimulating city living, investing in its roads infrastructure, improving public transport and introducing more pedestrian-friendly initiatives.