With the government set to publish its plans for the return of international travel we urge the Government to put in place a specific support package for Eurostar to ensure that as travel resumes the lowest carbon international travel option remains available to the British public. Commenting in advance of Read more…
We spoke to Bethany Williamson, a civil engineering apprentice from our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network, based in Birmingham, and working for Balfour Beatty Vinci. Can you describe your role in a few words? I work with the design team here – engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that the Read more…
The first of 112,000 walls segments for the Chiltern tunnel were produced at a purpose-built production line at the project’s tunnelling HQ close to the M25 in preparation for the launch of HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines. The project’s first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) – named Florence and Cecilia Read more…
HS2 has revealed revised designs of the railway in the Canley Brook area near Kenilworth in Warwickshire which will significantly reduce environmental impacts and avoid a major realignment of a local river, preserving the home of protected wildlife such as otters and bats. The design changes, developed by HSRG members Read more…
We welcome the progress being made by Government in formulating plans for a new pan-UK strategic transport network, including faster and higher capacity connections from HS2 to Scotland and North Wales – which will benefit both passengers and freight. The Prime Minister’s comments in today’s Daily Telegraph on improving rail Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group hosted an event to consider the growing demand and market for international high speed rail, and lessons that can be learnt and applied in the UK context. The event brought together Dyan Crowther, CEO at HS1 Ltd, Clive Roberts from the University of Birmingham and Mark Smith (the Read more…
HS2 is beginning the process of building the project’s central control centre and maintenance depot, which is a real milestone and a huge long-term opportunity for Birmingham’s Washwood Heath area. With main works civils construction now well underway, HS2 Ltd is putting the specialist team in place to support operation Read more…
International High Speed Rail Voices examines the benefits, opportunities and extent of international high speed rail, with contributions drawn from across the infrastructure industry. The report, which is the latest in our Voices series, demonstrates the transformational role high speed rail is playing in revolutionising travel across the globe, driving Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group has dispatched an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to prioritise connectivity for UK regions. The letter marks the one year anniversary of the Prime Minister committing to proceed with HS2, and comes the day after Royal Assent was formally granted for HS2 Phase 2a. Read more…
Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the HS2 project, as it becomes ever more a truly North – South railway. The legislation needed for the next phase of the high speed line has now passed through both Houses of Parliament and achieved Royal Assent, paving the way Read more…