Establish a high speed rail network

We will establish a high speed rail network as part of our programme of measures to fulfil our joint ambitions for creating a low carbon economy. Our vision is of a truly national high speed rail network for the whole of Britain. Given financial constraints, we will have to achieve this in phases.

RELATED ARTICLESExplain
The Coalition: Our programme for government
Environment
30. Transport
Establish a high speed rail network
Construction of high-speed rail line
A new system of HGV road user charging
Committed to fair pricing for rail travel
Grant longer rail franchises
Make Network Rail more accountable to its customers
More effective ways of making our roads safer
National recharging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Support Crossrail and further electrification of the rail network
Support sustainable travel initiatives.
Tackle rogue private sector wheel clampers
Transport projects to recognise the benefits of low carbon options
Turn the rail regulator into a powerful passenger champion
Graph of this discussion
Enter the title of your article


Enter a short (max 500 characters) summation of your article
Enter the main body of your article
Lock
+Comments (0)
+Citations (0)
+About
Enter comment

Select article text to quote
welcome text

First name   Last name 

Email

Skip