Firms in Coventry and Warwickshire are to be presented with the business case for the high speed rail scheme which is programmed to be routed through the region.

Stephen McFarlane, HS2's West Midlands Business Case Manager, is speaking at the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber headquarters ticket only breakfast event on November 5.

He will explain the reasons behind £30bn project which could start as early as 2015 and will mean travellers can get from Birmingham to London in just 50 minutes.

If the plans were executed, the line would link a new Birmingham station to London Euston, on a route running just south of Aylesbury, and in between Coventry and Kenilworth.

The train would travel at speeds of 250mph reducing the current journey time of 1hr 24 minutes by almost half.

The plans for the high speed rail line, proposed by former minister for transport Lord Adonis in 2009, have recently been amended and discussed at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. 

The meeting, which is open to Chamber members only, will give businesses the chance to hear the latest information.

Alan Durham, director of policy at the Chamber, said: "The event will provide the opportunity for local businesses to hear a proper explanation of the high speed line and the impact it could have on their companies. 

"It is essential that the businesses hear about the plans and are fully informed on the pros and cons of the line.

"The project is already attracting strong debate and we are keen for our members to hear all of the facts before making their judgement.

"There is already strong interest in the event and we are expecting that to increase as the date gets closer - so it is crucial for Chamber members to book on as soon as possible."

Those wishing to attend the meeting should contact grahama@cw-chamber.co.uk or call 024 7665 4321.