HS2
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'Up your game' HS2 chairman tells the sector
Sector needs to be more streamlined says Sir David Higgins as Transport Secretary calls on new approach to rail upgrades -
‘The Government Must…’ Really?
HS2 commercial director Beth West explains why it must be the private sector supply chain - not government - must take the lead when it comes to investment in research and development. -
Straight Talk with Sadie Morgan – why good design matters
Chair of the HS2 Design Panel, member of the National Infrastructure Commission and founder of architecture practice dRMM explains her vision to place design excellence at the heart of UK infrastructure. -
HS2 announces preparatory work shortlist
HS2 revs up with revelation of preparatory work shortlist. -
HS2: Breathing new life into Yorkshire
News this week that the proposed HS2 station for Leeds will be integrated within the city’s existing railway station, will be welcomed with open arms by many who live and work in Yorkshire. -
Transport Secretary confirms HS2 plan to accelerate route to Crewe
Patrick McLaughlin backs new plan to create “backbone” for the network to underpin Northern Powerhouse and appoints former CBI boss John Cridland as head of Transport for the North. -
National College for High Speed Rail appoints chief executive officer
The National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) is one step closer following the appointment by the college board of John Evans as its CEO. -
High Speed 2 project announces independent design panel members
Team of 45 experts from across all fields of design chosen by panel chair Sadie Morgan to help the project deliver its Design Vision around people, place and time. -
Scots get inside track on how to bid for £10bn of HS2 contracts
Scottish businesses have been learning how to compete for over £10bn of contracts on the £50bn HS2 railway project. -
Infrastructure planning: will the public ever really be heard?
Latest research into the public engagement process seen on the proposed HS2 rail link suggests efforts to “formalise the informal” could be the next significant step in boosting community engagement. Dr Amanda Crompton explains.