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Demolition begins at HS2’s Washwood Heath depot site
The new depot site will be HS2’s only rolling stock maintenance depot for Phases One and 2a of the UK’s new high-speed rail network.
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High Speed Two (HS2)
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.
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HS2: How will it affect the UK’s biggest cities?
By 2033, the UK government hopes a new high-speed rail line will connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Anticipation for the High Speed Two (HS2) link is already having a huge effect, driving up investment and increasing property prices within the major cities along the planned route. Rail Industry…
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Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the UK’s railway in the north
Political and business leaders from across the North of England come together to support plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s biggest transport intervention since the Industrial Revolution.
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HS2 confirms London Euston and Old Oak Common construction teams
HS2 Ltd names the construction teams that will deliver the project’s London terminus and its west London super-hub at Old Oak Common.
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HS2 reveals design images for Old Oak Common station
The new super-hub is set to be the best-connected rail station in the UK with connections to Elizabeth line into central London and Heathrow Airport and HS2 services to the midlands, Scotland and the North.
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Brexit: Will it benefit or challenge the rail sector?
Until relatively recently, Brexit seemed remote and distant. Even now, there is still great uncertainty as to its form and implications, not least for rail. From a legal perspective, absent the Article 50 notification being withdrawn or the Article 50 notification period being extended (which would require the agreement of…
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Japan’s high-speed rail experts travel to Birmingham to learn about HS2
HS2 Ltd welcomed experts from Central Japan Railway (CJR) – the company that pioneered the iconic Shinkansen ‘bullet train’ – to hear how the UK’s new high-speed railway is being delivered.
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New 30-year strategy approved to transform rail in West Midlands
The next 30 years will see new services and initiatives being implemented across the West Midlands region to ensure the rail network is of high quality, and the benefits HS2 offers are taken full advantage of.
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Council and business leaders in North East England issue warning over HS2
It has been stressed that the East Coast Main Line needs significant investment to ensure that it is HS2-ready and that HS2 trains are able to reach the North East and beyond to Scotland.
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HS2 sets new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards
All diesel HGVs working the length of the UK’s HS2 project will be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines – going beyond current standards set in the UK.
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MTR teams up with the operator of Europe’s largest high-speed rail network
After seeking up-to-date high-speed rail expertise, MTR selects Renfe as its partner for the West Coast Partnership bid.
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Allan Cook is appointed as new Chair of HS2 Ltd
West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes the new appointment and looks forward to working with Allan on the HS2 project in the future.
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Amazon parcels could be delivered directly to passengers on HS2
Train manufacturer, Bombardier Transportation, has recently claimed that passengers who travel on the UK’s HS2 service may be able to have their Amazon parcels and orders delivered directly to their seats during longer train journeys. Rail Industry Writer, Natalie Wilson, explores further.
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Crossrail and HS2 Chairman, Terry Morgan, steps down
Sir Terry Morgan's resignation from Chairman of Crossrail Ltd and HS2 Ltd has been accepted by the Transport Secretary.
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Bombardier and Hitachi Rail to work with the National College for High Speed Rail
The companies will expand their graduate and apprentice schemes, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion, and aim to attract and develop the best talent to work within HS2 project delivery teams.