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HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now…
HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now working on Britain's high-speed rail project, one year on from the formal start of construction on Phase One from London to the West Midlands.
The groundbreaking Transport Decarbonisation Plan includes the aim to create…
The groundbreaking Transport Decarbonisation Plan includes the aim to create a net zero rail network by 2050.
At the peak of construction, permanent works on HS2's Old…
At the peak of construction, permanent works on HS2's Old Oak Common station will support over 2,300 jobs and 250 apprenticeships.
New flexible rail tickets will give commuters more freedom and…
New flexible rail tickets will give commuters more freedom and flexibility, matching modern working habits.
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to…
The UK government has announced a £401 million investment to give passengers and freight operators across the North and Midlands faster, greener and more reliable rail services.
The UK government has announced the formation of a new…
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
In a landmark moment for the project, HS2 Ltd will…
In a landmark moment for the project, HS2 Ltd will launch the first tunnel boring machine from HS2’s South Portal site on 13 May 2021.
The Alert Me by Messenger technology provides rail passengers with…
The Alert Me by Messenger technology provides rail passengers with the available transport options and information regarding disruption and crowding.
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero…
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero commitments, 15 UK rail industry stakeholders have called for an immediate programme of electrification.
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your…
With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your Railway Fund, the line between Exeter and Okehampton will be re-opened to passengers all year round, instead of just during the summer.
The report, commissioned by the UK's Transport Secretary immediately after…
The report, commissioned by the UK's Transport Secretary immediately after the Stonehaven incident, includes a range of recommendations to further safeguard the UK's railways from extreme weather.
As part of its efforts to build back better from…
As part of its efforts to build back better from the pandemic and improve connectivity, the UK government has set out a range of improvements for the UK's transportation network.
New welding and painting facilities are now in operation at…
New welding and painting facilities are now in operation at Hitachi Rail's manufacturing base in Newton Aycliffe, representing a £110 million investment.
The next stage of Project SPEED will see the industry…
The next stage of Project SPEED will see the industry pioneer new ways of working to halve the time and reduce the cost of delivering critical infrastructure projects.
HS2's Phase 2a will see the beginning of construction of…
HS2's Phase 2a will see the beginning of construction of the next phase of the new high-speed railway between Crewe and Birmingham.
