Major Projects

Editor Dickon Ross on RAIL's coverage of the benefits of HS2 beyond the route itself.

Paths are available for trains to and from the continent, but maintenance facilities and stabling berths are in shorter supply, notes Philip Haigh.

Phil Haigh examines the true cost of HS2… and what is being done to get those costs back under control

Philip Haigh looks at the consequences of HS1 moving into its next five-year Control Period with charges to operators falling.

With HS2 under the spotlight at two Parliamentary committee hearings in December, Philip Haigh examines the plans for a reset in 2025.

Current assessments of HS2 are too gloomy, as several frugal tweaks are available to improve its business case in the changed rail market, says Stuart Porter.

Christian Wolmar on what the £100m bat tunnel says about the nature of the HS2 project

Light rail boost, but light on HS2 Euston detail and not great for freight

The National Infrastructure Commission has put forward key reasons why projects are late or go over budget. Philip Haigh looks at some examples.

The National Infrastructure Commission has identified reasons why projects are late or go over budget. Philip Haigh looks at rail's examples.