Fallout from the HS2 cancellations

It is now over six months since the government’s surprise, and to many unwelcome, decision to scrap the planned HS2 extensions north and east of Birmingham. At the time, it was unclear whether the collection of replacement schemes announced would address the gaps left and form part of a coherent rail strategy. Also uncertain were the implications for UK rail equipment manufacturing, and the goal of economic levelling up for some northern regions of the UK. To address such questions, Sir John Armitt, Chair, National Infrastructure Commission, will lead an Industry Forum roundtable discussion on the ‘Fallout from the HS2 cancellations.’