HS2

Full speed ahead for HS2, according to leaked report

HS2 should still go ahead despite costs potentially ballooning to over £88bn, according to a leaked report of the Oakervee review.

10 months 2 weeks ago
HS2 Oakervee review delayed until 2020, according to deputy chair

HS2 review criticised by deputy chair of panel, and publication set to be delayed until 2020.

10 months 3 weeks ago
HS2 to streamline procurement for civils sub-contractors

HS2’s main works civils contractors have collaborated to introduce a new system for assessing tenders, designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs for the supply chain.

11 months 1 week ago
The north and Midlands "must take control" of HS2, says Northern Powerhouse review

New review calls for new independent body based on the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver HS2 efficiently and with maximum value.

11 months 2 weeks ago
Fresh doubts continue to swirl around HS2

New call for government to abandon HS2 is strongly rebutted by northern transport figures, as media reports emerge that Leeds-Sheffield link could be scrapped.

11 months 3 weeks ago
Benefits of HS2 revealed in new analysis

HS2 will improve rail services for 73 stations across the country, according to new analysis by Midlands Connect.

1 year 12 hours ago
HS2 chief Richard Robinson resigns

HS2 chief operating officer Richard Robinson leaves just a year after being appointed, as doubts remain about future of project.

1 year 16 hours ago
Ancient woodland clearances halted during HS2 review

Removals of ancient woodlands have been halted during the independent Oakervee review, unless absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts.

1 year 1 week ago
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture wins £1bn HS2 contract

A Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture has been awarded a HS2 construction management contract for the £1bn Old Oak Common station.

1 year 1 week ago
Midlands Connect makes the case for HS2

Midlands Connect submits business case to the government and the Oakervee review, highlighting potential £1.4bn boost of new connections to Nottingham and Leicester.

1 year 2 weeks ago