HS2
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Industry urges government not to scrap HS2
Future of HS2 called into doubt, as independent government-led review set to examine whether and how to proceed. -
Demolition milestone for HS2 as Great Western sheds cleared
Former railway sheds make way for new HS2 super-hub station designed to link HS2 with Crossrail and Great Western services. -
HS2 reveals first designs for automated people mover
A new driverless transport system will connect the HS2 interchange station with new stops at Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International Station, and the National Exhibition Centre. -
Back HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, northern council leaders tell new PM
Council leaders in the north have urged Conservative party leadership candidates to back HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. -
Engineers achieve £7m cost saving for HS2 station roof
WSP and Expedition Engineering achieve a 27% reduction in structural steel for the station roof at HS2’s Old Oak Common. -
Next prime minister must commit to HS2, says former transport secretary
Former transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has issued a clear message to back HS2 to all Tory leadership candidates. -
Hitachi and Bombardier bid to build trains for HS2
UK-based rail giants submit a ‘Great British’ train proposal to HS2 in bid for £2.75bn contract. -
HS2 reaches 9,000 jobs landmark
HS2 claims that work on Britain’s new high speed railway is supporting 9,000 jobs around the country, as work “gathers pace". -
Too many unanswered questions on HS2, say Lords in damning report
Big questions remain over HS2’s costs, business case, investment priorities and the marginalisation of the north, according to a new House of Lords report. -
HS2 ring the changes as Wolstenholme departs and Hackitt comes on board
Transport secretary Chris Grayling says the changes will ensure HS2 continues to have a world-class leadership team under Allan Cook.