DfT builds bridges between GBR and devolved governments
The Department for Transport has published the details of agreements between Westminster and the devolved governments of Scotland and Wales which will apply under Great British Railways. New memorandums of understanding agreed by transport secretary Heidi Alexander provide for joint control, although the Scottish version is only a ‘framework’ at this stage.
All Glasgow Central platforms reopenTrain services from Glasgow Central High Level have been restored, after a closure which began on 8 March because of a fire which destroyed a building next to the station. All platforms are now back in use, although part of the concourse is still cordoned off.
Government orders HS2 speed rethinkTrains on HS2 could run more slowly as a result of cost-saving changes to the project. The planned maximum line speed of 360km/h may be abandoned in favour of 320km/h at the most. The rethink has been ordered by transport secretary Heidi Alexander, who is instructing HS2 CEO Mark Wild to examine various options which could mean that the line could be opened sooner, and at lower cost.
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