Major Projects - Page 9

Revival of the HS2 city terminus could be tied in with station improvements, says our anonymous Industry Insider columnist

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.

The former National College for High Speed Rail is to reopen as a Network Rail Training Centre.

The new chair of the Transport Select Committee wants to investigate restrictions on flying, rail freight track access charges and HS2.