HS2
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Construction ready to start at HS2’s Birmingham interchange station site
Preparatory work has almost been completed and now major structures are being put in place on the site of HS2’s new Birmingham interchange station. -
Broadcaster Chris Packham launches fresh legal challenge against HS2
Broadcaster and naturalist’s HS2 legal challenge follows hot on the heels of last week’s Heathrow court ruling against a third runway on environmental grounds. -
New minister determined to help HS2 regain public trust
New HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson sets out determination to bring change to how the project is delivered, and says HS2 needs to regain the public’s trust. -
HS2 Old Oak Common construction moves a step closer
Start of construction at HS2’s London super-hub moves a step closer as Old Oak Common station planning submission is submitted. -
HS2 industry reaction: “Now, let’s build the thing!”
The construction sector reacts with massive enthusiasm to the government's decision to go ahead with building HS2. -
A revolution in public transport?
HS2 may have made the headlines but, as Michael Lunn highlights, more than £5bn worth of other transport initiatives have been announced by the government. -
Northern leaders welcome decision to press ahead with HS2
Northern civic and business leaders have argued for HS2 to be delivered in full and are continuing to campaign for vital infrastructure investment to rebalance the national economy. -
Hitachi and Bombardier welcome the go-ahead for HS2
British-based rail giants have joined forces in a £2.75bn bid to design, build and maintain the most advanced train ever to run in the UK. -
Government to give HS2 the go-ahead today
The prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to give the green light to HS2 in an announcement today. -
National Audit Office slams basic failings for HS2 being over budget and behind schedule
New report claims that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because the project's complexity and risk have been underestimated.