Major Projects - Page 6

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has approved the extension of HS2 into Euston station as part of her budget announcement.

The new bridge is one of three HS2 will pass under as it goes through a cutting on the outskirts of Lichfield

Transport Minister, Lord Hendy has indicated that land purchased between Lichfield, Staffordshire and High Legh in Cheshire on the now scrapped Phase 2a route will be ringfenced until the Government has considered alternative options.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a major review into the spiralling costs of the HS2. The move comes after years of failed delivery and escalating expenses.

Train operators will pay less to use High Speed 1 from next April, with forecasts of reduced renewals driving an overall 9% fall in charges.

Downing Street has dampened down suggestions the northern leg of the HS2 rail project could be revived.

More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.

In a bid to revitalise the UK's infrastructure systems, the government has announced the establishment of a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

For periods over the next four years, GWR trains will be unable to pass Old Oak Common, while a new station is built to connect the Great Western with HS2 services.

HS2 Ltd has revealed updated designs for its flagship station in Birmingham, driven by the need to enhance the passenger experience.