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Plan unveiled for development of HS2 connections in East Midlands
The £2.7 billion transport plan will improve transport across the East Midlands, as well as delivering thousands of highly-skilled jobs and new homes.
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Analysis reveals capacity-releasing effects of HS2 on Britain’s existing rail network
A technical analysis by Midlands Connect has revealed for the first time that HS2 would free up enough space on Britain’s existing railway network to improve rail services for 73 stations across the country.
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PM urged to back £3.5 billion Midlands improvement programme
Chair of Midlands Engine, Sir John Peace, has urged the UK's Prime Minister to give the Midlands the ‘long-overdue investment’ it deserves to boost productivity, social mobility and economic growth.
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Invest in GREAT & DIT showcase UK rail investment opportunities at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse jointly exhibited as Invest in GREAT, allowing them to meet with potential overseas investors looking to find out more about opportunities in the UK rail industry; the most buoyant and fastest growing in Europe in terms of existing and planned investment.
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UK rail opportunities for international investors at InnoTrans 2018
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse will be exhibiting to promote UK rail investment opportunities - specifically showcasing the North and Midlands as the best location for companies to set up in the UK.