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High Speed 2 - Page 2

Pendolinos at Manchester Piccadilly. CARL CHAMBERS.

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Preferred route of HS2 Phase 2b revealed

Government announces its preferred route for Phase 2b of High Speed 2 today (November 15).

15 Nov

News

Longer tunnel and new depot planned for HS2 Phase 2a

A longer tunnel south of Crewe, revised connections to the WCML and a relocated construction railhead are planned for Phase 2a of HS2).

20 Sept

News

Grayling refutes accusations of DfT HS2 failings

Chris Grayling describes claims that the Government has failed to set a workable, realistic timetable for HS2 Ltd as “a lot of nonsense”.

19 Sept

News

Is HS2 under threat from Brexit?

Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.

1 Jul

News

HS2 costs exceed funding - but savings could go below budget

HS2 Phase 1 costs exceed available funding, according to National Audit Office. But, if all predicted cost savings are made, it could come in under budget.

28 Jun

News

HS2 shortlists enabling works contractors

Nine companies and joint ventures have been shortlisted by High Speed 2 for a share of £900 million of enabling works.

15 Dec

News

HS2 to Crewe will open SIX years early in 2027

High Speed 2 from the West Midlands to Crewe will open six years earlier than planned following a final decision on the route by Patrick McLoughlin today

1 Dec

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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“A railway the North can be proud of”

The North’s rail system must be ready for High Speed 2, according to Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes.

25 Nov

Rail North Director David Hoggarth

News

HS2 benefits for the North

The North is fully behind High Speed 2, according to Rail North Director David Hoggarth.

19 Nov

News

HS2 offers opportunities for Scottish supply chain

Scotland has the ambition and opportunity to benefit from High Speed 2, according to one of the country’s leading politicians.

10 Nov

News

Designs for Birmingham HSR college unveiled

Designs have been unveiled for the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham, which is due to open its doors to students in September 2017.

10 Nov

News

Chamber promotes major High Speed station in Leeds

A major through station in the centre of Leeds has been promoted in a paper developed by the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

12 Aug

News

SNP calls for HS2 construction to start from Scotland

Current plans for High Speed 2 could be renegotiated if the Scottish National Party holds the balance of power after the General Election

23 Apr

News

Westgate joins HS2 delivery team

Appointment will boost programme development of project.

27 Feb

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