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HS2 begins search for Birmingham Curzon Street construction teams
Bidders are expected to be shortlisted in the spring, with contracts awarded in 2020 and separate contracts for Birmingham Interchange following in 2019.
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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 10 years on: is it any more popular?
As the client behind the £55.7 billion line quickly approaches its 10th birthday, there are some major pressure points that they have had to face on the journey to construction. As Rail Industry Writer, Natalie Wilson explores, with public demonstrations, ballooning costs and procurement scandals, the High Speed Two (HS2)…
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Site of Longannet power station in Fife is chosen by Talgo for new factory location
More than 1,000 jobs are to be created at a new train manufacturing plant in Scotland by a Spanish company bidding to win HS2 rolling stock contracts.
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How rail plays a huge role in the Midlands Engine area
Stretching from Shropshire to Lincolnshire, with the M1, M6 and most of the major UK railway lines running through it, the Midlands sits at the very heart of the UK economy. Home to over 10 million people, 20 universities and 440,000 businesses, it is the largest UK economic area outside…
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HS2 launches public consultations regarding the latest design proposals
Residents and businesses across the Phase 2b route are invited to view the latest designs and respond to the public consultations.
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Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, speaks to Global Railway Review
“The lesson I have drawn from my time as Secretary of State is this is an industry that’s got to be much smarter at communicating with passengers,” says Chris to Global Railway Review.
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HS2 reveals the design for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull
These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.
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UK sub-national Transport Bodies to create joint rail forum
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to work more closely together towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements.
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New Chair of the WMCA HS2 Growth Delivery Board announced
The Chair has an important role, working with the government and continuing to use HS2 as a platform for future success and increased investment.
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By 2020, HS2 will have supported 15,000 new jobs
The new high-speed railway will benefit a whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists, with 30,000 jobs supported in total.
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New High Speed 2 development centre opens in Birmingham
The new centre, based at Millennium Point in Birmingham, will house the plans and developments involved in creating the UK’s fastest ever train.
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HS2 Phase Two Managing Director has decided to leave
After three successful years working on the high-speed rail project, Paul Griffiths will leave HS2 Ltd at the end of December 2018.
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UK rail opportunities for international investors at InnoTrans 2018
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse will be exhibiting to promote UK rail investment opportunities - specifically showcasing the North and Midlands as the best location for companies to set up in the UK.
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HS2 Ltd appoints both a new Chief Operating Officer and a Chief Financial Officer
HS2 welcomes two new individuals to the team, who bring both years of experience and a strong knowledge of the industry with them.
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CAF welcomes invitation to join HS2 rolling stock bid
CAF has welcomed an invite from HS2 Ltd to join the list of companies invited to participate in their procurement programme for state-of-the-art high-speed trains to operate on the UK’s new high-speed network and beyond.