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High Speed 2 (HS2) is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom. Some sections of the railway are under construction, while other sections are awaiting approval. At 345 miles long, the new high-speed track will connect the city centres of London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
When complete, HS2 will be the backbone of Britain’s transport network – helping to bridge the north-south divide. HS2 will free up space on the UK’s already congested rail lines, relieving overcrowding and improving reliability for millions of people using Britain’s railways.
The Railway Industry Association has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise rail investment in the upcoming Budget, highlighting its importance for job creation, economic growth and the UK's industrial strategy.
HS2 has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, now the longest rail bridge in Britain, surpassing a 137-year-old record.
The HS2 project has completed its first viaduct in Northamptonshire, marking a key milestone in the construction of the high-speed rail line set to connect London and the North.
Transport experts and campaigners are urging the UK government to take immediate steps to enhance the HS2 rail network by advancing critical projects in London and Staffordshire.
NAO's recent report highlights how the UK government's changes to the HS2 programme, including cancelling Phase 2 and scaling back Euston station, have led to a reassessment of project scope and management by DfT and HS2 Ltd.
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the new UK government to expand rail capacity, reconsider the cancelled sections of HS2 and halt the sell-off of HS2 land while the project's future is reviewed.
Figures from the rail industry, including RIA's Darren Caplan and a spokesperson from the High Speed Rail Group, have responded to the National Infrastructure Commission's annual review.
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) have issued five recommendations for the next UK government, post HS2 cancellations.
Rail Partners' Chief Executive Andy Bagnall has issued his response to the UK Labour Party's plans for the rail industry.
Read part 1 of Global Railway Review's HS2 timeline, detailing the origins and planning stages of the UK high-speed rail project.
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) have announced their dates for their Annual Conference later this year.
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A spokesperson from the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has issued a comment, reacting to Andy Burnham and Andy Street's rail proposals.
The new tunnel segments for the latest section of HS2 are on the move. Freight services are on the move to HS2's London Logistics Hub
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