HS2

HS2 to be delayed by up to five years, says transport secretary

MPs have been informed that HS2 will be delayed by up to five years to 2031 with the northern section pushed back until 2040.

1 year 3 weeks ago
Northern Powerhouse Partnership sets up its own review into HS2

Northern business and political leaders unite to make their voice heard, as industry urges government not to scrap HS2.

1 year 4 weeks ago
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.

1 year 1 month ago
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.

1 year 2 months ago
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.

1 year 2 months ago
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.

1 year 3 months ago
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.

1 year 3 months ago
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.

1 year 3 months ago
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.

1 year 3 months ago
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".

1 year 4 months ago