Merriman says axing of HS2 phase two was a ‘shock and surprise’

Ex-minister for rail and High Speed 2 (HS2) Huw Merriman has admitted that the cancellation of phase two of the UK’s flagship infrastructure project came as a “complete shock and surprise” as he was not involved in the decision, Construction News’ sister title New Civil Engineer… The post Merriman says axing of HS2 phase two was a ‘shock and surprise’ appeared first on Construction News.

Ex-HS2 minister didn’t know Phase 2 was being cancelled until it was confirmed

Ex-minister for rail and High Speed 2 (HS2) Huw Merriman has admitted that the cancellation of Phase 2 of the UK’s flagship infrastructure project came as a “complete shock and surprise” as he was not involved in the decision. The post Ex-HS2 minister didn’t know Phase 2 was being cancelled until it was confirmed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Former rail minister Merriman to chair Liverpool to Manc rail board and Shadow GBR chair appointed

Former rail minister Huw Merriman has been appointed chair of the Liverpool to Manchester Railway Partnership Board. The post Former rail minister Merriman to chair Liverpool to Manc rail board and Shadow GBR chair appointed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Former rail minister Merriman to lead board of new Liverpool to Manchester rail line

Former rail minister and current Transport Select Committee Huw Merriman has been appointed to lead the board for the proposed Liverpool to Manchester railway.  The post Former rail minister Merriman to lead board of new Liverpool to Manchester rail line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£24M announced to fund new platform at station in Bradford

Rail minister Huw Merriman has announced Bradford will receive £24M investment to go towards building a new platform at Forster Square station in the city. The post £24M announced to fund new platform at station in Bradford appeared first on New Civil Engineer.