HS2
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Arcadis lands Old Oak Common HS2 station systems design contract
Arcadis has landed a systems design contract for the proposed Old Oak Common station that will allow for 24 trains per hour passing through. -
Transport secretary concedes that HS2 northern leg is “not in the bag”
Speaking at a rail conference, Chris Grayling told delegates that industry players still had to "help make the case for HS2". -
Station designs for new HS2 stations are revealed
Artist impressions in Birmingham of two new HS2 stations have been released giving commuters a glimpse of what they can expect. -
HS2 work commences as cabinet tensions deepen over the high-speed network
Work on building a HS2 terminal in Birmingham has started as tension grows between leading Conservatives figures about its future. -
HS2 expected to create 15,000 jobs by 2020 as firms gear up for construction start
HS2 say over 7,000 roles and 2,000 businesses are already supported by the project with construction set to begin next year. -
HS2 legislation for northern phase of £56bn project to be delayed by a year
A crucial bill to enable construction of HS2’s northern section is to be pushed back by a year as Labour pledge £10bn to Crossrail for the north. -
Atkins-led consortium to deliver Sheffield station HS2 transformation
A team of leading architects and designers driven by Atkins has been appointed to develop Sheffield station's masterplan for HS2. -
Sir John Armitt urges ministers to spend an extra £43bn to “make the most” of HS2
Sir John Armitt has called on ministers to ensure funding is available to for major infrastructure projects in the fastest growing cities. -
Mark Worthington appointed as independent HS2 construction commissioner
A former aide to Margaret Thatcher has been appointed to investigate construction disputes related to HS2. -
HS2 appoints AECOM’s Richard Robinson as chief operating officer
AECOM’s head of civil infrastructure is to take on a senior role at HS2.