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Explains the challenges ahead in the lead up to 2017, when HS2's construction begins.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Commitment to help local businesses and communities reap benefit of HS2 stated in government response.
HS2 Ltd engineering headquarters to be located in Birmingham, creating 1,500 jobs in the area.
How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.
HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.
Crewe to benefit from high speed rail.
Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.
The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.
As part of a series of UK-wide visits, HS2 Growth Taskforce is meeting key figures in London.
HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.
HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits.
HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool from Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Shortened version of HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool by Mayor Joe Anderson, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Shortened version of the HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 engine for growth video transcript explaining the benefits and challenges of HS2.
Dr Adam Marshall talks about the benefits of HS2, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Business arguments for HS2 by Dr Adam Marshall, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 benefits for the industrial based region of Sheffield City, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
James Newman states the need for additional capacity in rail, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
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