Longer HS2 tunnel could help developer create more than 7,000 jobs in East Midlands

摘要

A tunnel on the proposed HS2 route could be extended to allow plans for a strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI) next to East Midlands airport to progress, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced recently. During discussions with MP's and local authorities on the proposed route for Phase Two of HS2 from Birmingham to Leeds, concerns were raised by Leicestershire county council, and MP for North West Leicestershire, Andrew Bridgen, in conjunction with developer Roxhill, that the proposed line could threaten the feasibility of the development.The initial preferred route would have seen the new rail line cross the site of the proposed SRFI, which has the potential to create 7,000 jobs in the region.