Solihull Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to attend talks with a local MP on proposals for bringing a high speed rail line (HS2) to serve the Borough of Solihull.

HS2, linking London with the West Midlands, is likely to become a reality within a decade, providing potential benefits for Solihull.   Eurostar and Virgin Trains have both shown an interest in running direct trains from Birmingham to Europe, which could mean rail journeys to Paris and Brussels in just three hours.

Birmingham International Airport has launched a letter-writing campaign to push the case for a high speed rail link direct to the airport and National Exhibition Centre.  It has asked business partners to make their views known to a government inquiry.

Solihull Chamber director Jane Jackson said: "Time is running out to influence the route because preliminary recommendations are expected in September with final finalisation before the end of the year."  

Caroline Spelman MP will be outlining proposals and discussing what businesses can do to help bring HS2 to serve the borough.

The event takes places on Tuesday, September 8, at 5.30pm at a venue to be announced in Birmingham Business Park.  To book call 0121 781 7384 or email solevents@solihull-chamber.com