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A 2015 artist's impression issued by HS2 of the proposed HS2 station at Euston
A GOVERNMENT review of the HS2 project launched today presents a “golden opportunity” to boost the economy in Scotland, TSSA union general secretary Manuel Cortes said.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the government has commissioned a “rigorous” review to get the “facts” about HS2’s costs and benefits.
The “independent” review will be led by civil engineer Douglas Oakervee, who is a former chairman of HS2 and Crossrail, and is expected to produce a final report in the autumn.
The HS2 debacle exposes what happens when public infrastructure is handed to private contractors – especially when set against China’s state-led high-speed rail success, says CARLOS MARTINEZ
A just transition to Great British Railways and a clean and safe railway for all is not only desirable but also necessary. MARYAM ESLAMDOUST explains
