High Speed Rail 2 will build a stronger economy and a fairer society – Reid
May 16, 2013 11:48 AM
Originally published by East Midlands Liberal Democrats
Originally published by East Midlands Liberal Democrats
Responding to the National Audit Office report on the benefits of HS2, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Transport Parliamentary Party Committee, Alan Reid said:
"HS2 is a huge leap forward for our rail network and will improve connectivity for generations to come.
"Liberal Democrats support HS2 because it will build a stronger economy and a fairer society, creating 40,000 direct and thousands more indirect jobs, as well as bridge the gap between the north and south. And that's before you consider the economic benefits to the wider areas serviced by HS2.
"In assessing the value of HS2 we must look at all the overall benefits, including for passengers by increasing capacity on existing lines and significantly cutting the travel time, and to the environment by reducing our reliance on domestic flights and transferring millions of journeys from road to rail."
The Facts
More information on the economic benefits for HS2 can he found here: http://www.hs2.org.uk/about-hs2/facts-figures/economic-benefits-jobs
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