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An impression of how HS2 and the tramway will interact at Curzon Street station

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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.

rail 15 Oct

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“Doing nothing is not an option” – Report into Midlands North West rail link released

A new report has outlined a plan to create a high-speed rail link between the Midlands and the North of England, aiming to address the region's growing capacity constraints.

HS2 13 Sept

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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West Midlands mayor calls for urgent review into West Midlands transport projects

New West Midlands mayor, Richard Parker has ordered an “urgent review” into the region’s transport policy after delays and rising costs on multiple schemes are causing pressures on the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) finances.

Birmingham 19 Jul

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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

“Doing nothing is not an option” – Report into Midlands North West rail link released

West Midlands mayor calls for urgent review into West Midlands transport projects

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Richard Parker

Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

“Doing nothing is not an option” – Report into Midlands North West rail link released

West Midlands mayor calls for urgent review into West Midlands transport projects

Most read

Scottish main line will "end up with discontinuous electrification"

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

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DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

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All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

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