Government ignoring the needs of our region after plans emerge to scrap Toton HS2 station
A report has recommended significant changes
18:39, 15 DEC 2020
A CGI of the Toton HS2 hub (Image: East Midlands Councils)
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Nottingham City Council s leader says the Government is ignoring the needs of our region after a formal review recommended it drop plans to build the High Speed 2 station at Toton.
Outrage as Government told to scrap Toton HS2 station
There is also a recommendation to look at extensions to the line incrementally
12:33, 15 DEC 2020
A view of Toton Sidings. (Image: Press Association)
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Leaders in the East Midlands have expressed dismay after a formal review recommended that the Government drop plans to build the High Speed 2 station at Toton.
Maria Machancoses, director of regional transport lobby group Midlands Connect, described the report as “very concerning”. She said: “Sacrificing parts of the high-speed network now would short change millions of people across the Midlands and undermine our efforts to deliver a transport network fit for the 21st century. “HS2 must be delivered in its entirety, including its eastern leg from Birmingham to Leeds, alongside Midlands Engine Rail.
Artist impression of HS2 “To stall, scale down or delay now will cause irreparable economic damage to communities across the region.” Ms Machancoses added: “It’s important that Government follows the evidence and advice of its industry experts and rejects calls to alter HS2’s route or remit.”