HS2 chief hits out at 'unjust' division of rail assets between north and south - In a particularly interesting interview, HS2 Chairman Sir David Higgins highlights the disparity between investment in different parts of the country. But the key point he makes is that HS2 must be part of a broader national strategy. He points out that three decades of major infrastructure projects lie ahead: "HS2, Crossrail 2, HS3, the substantial investment in ground support and transport for a third runway at Heathrow, the highways programme, the National Grid, nuclear power stations.” He insists that "these are assets – not a cost to the nation.” The interview is well worth reading as Higgins also touches of the importance of local ownership and cross-political party support for the project. - SB
- We read it in: The Guardian, July 16 2015
