View through the arch of the Clyde Bridge showing Glasgow's riverfront, featuring the Scottish-Exhibition and Conference Centre

HS2 goes to Glasgow … virtually

View through the arch of the Clyde Bridge showing Glasgow's riverfront, featuring the Scottish-Exhibition and Conference Centre Source SECC media release

Britain’s high-speed rail project is making a renewed effort to emphasise its environmental credentials. They will make an appearance at COP26 in Glasgow. Well, a virtual appearance – which is actually quite environmentally aware of the HS2 company. With a huge commitment already made to rail freight in the decade-long construction phase, the high-speed rail project is making delegates in Glasgow aware of its overall contribution to the UK network. Part of that is the climate-changing potential of using the released capacity for rail freight.

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View through the arch of the Clyde Bridge showing Glasgow's riverfront, featuring the Scottish-Exhibition and Conference Centre

HS2 goes to Glasgow … virtually

View through the arch of the Clyde Bridge showing Glasgow's riverfront, featuring the Scottish-Exhibition and Conference Centre Source SECC media release

Britain’s high-speed rail project is making a renewed effort to emphasise its environmental credentials. They will make an appearance at COP26 in Glasgow. Well, a virtual appearance – which is actually quite environmentally aware of the HS2 company. With a huge commitment already made to rail freight in the decade-long construction phase, the high-speed rail project is making delegates in Glasgow aware of its overall contribution to the UK network. Part of that is the climate-changing potential of using the released capacity for rail freight.

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