List view / Grid view
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.
Two international rail sector giants – Bombardier Transportation and Hitachi Rail – have confirmed they intend to submit a joint bid to design, build and deliver a fleet of bespoke state-of-the-art high-speed trains for the UK’s HS2.
As well as delivering a new high-speed route, HS2 will provide better wildlife habitats, a greener landscape and support for community projects…
This regional debate involving some key industry leaders explores the importance of embracing modern technologies, the role rail will play for the next generation, the key challenges the sector faces and also the opportunities that lie ahead.
A new report, ‘Beyond HS2’, offers a comprehensive view of what Britain’s railway should look like by the middle of the century…
HS2 will become the first high-speed railway in Europe equipped with overhead lines powering trains to operate at 360km/h.
The available Engineering Doctorate posts will work alongside High Speed Two Ltd (HS2) priorities and will have a key role in shaping the future of the railway project…
20 Miles More Ltd is an independent business-led organisation that is campaigning for a direct link from Liverpool to High Speed 2 (HS2) – the high-speed rail route linking London to the Midlands and North of England. Director Martin Sloman explains what the campaign is all about and what has…
Here, James Collinson, Managing Director of NCB, discusses how the organisation aims to continue delivering an unrivalled level of services across the railway system, both in the UK and worldwide...
Network Certification Body and CERTIFER are now responsible for the HS2 infrastructure and ensuring safety standards are met throughout the project, after they partnered and won the HS2 assessment contract…
Senior industry figures including senior politicians in Greater Manchester were joined by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP to learn the extent of plans for high-speed rail (HS2) and its role in regenerating the region.
The potential hub would put the West Midlands at the heart of the HS2 network, not only boosting rail capacity and improving journeys, but also providing thousands of new jobs and homes in the surrounding area …
The build of a new community woodland hub has been confirmed for Buckinghamshire with the contribution from HS2 government funding…
A ‘customer community’ established between Transport Focus and HS2 Ltd has revealed what future railways – such as HS2 – should aim to offer passengers, with payment and ticketing, luggage and catering being the three most important areas...
A professor at University of Birmingham has joined the HS2 programme team to work within the Digital Connectivity workstream…
The Government, Midlands Connect & East Midlands Councils agree the maximisation of HS2 benefits and improvement of services on the Midland Main Line to be a priority…
