HS2 project condemned by MPs
The latest news on plans to build a High Speed Rail link between London and the Midlands.
The latest news on plans to build a High Speed Rail link between London and the Midlands.
People in South Staffordshire opposed to the HS2 train line are staging a protest march today.
Villagers from the Colton area, near Rugeley, will be walking a ten mile route carrying 73 balloons, representing the £73 billion figure quoted recently as estimated rail line costs rise.
The same group of protesters recently hired a crane to demonstrate the height of a proposed embankment near to their homes.
An influential group of MPs says the DfT has failed to present 'a convincing strategic case' for HS2.
Campaigners say they hope to put plans for HS2 through the Midlands back to square one as they prepare to go to the High Court tomorrow.
Campaigners from HS2 Action Alliance are heading to London tomorrow to take on the Government at the Court of Appeal.