High Speed Rail

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HS2 Chair to step down as costs for project continue to rise

Sir Jon Thompson, the Chair of HS2 Ltd, has announced his intention to step down from his position in the spring of 2025.

HS2 18 Dec

Eurostar power car at Doncaster Rail College

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Network Rail to reopen Doncaster rail college

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

rail 7 Oct

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HS2 completes second Wendover Viaduct deck slide

HS2 completed its latest stage in its complex year-long project as it slid a part of the half-kilometre Wendover Dean Viaduct bridge deck into position.

HS2 14 May

Manchester Piccadilly on July 20 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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High Speed Rail Group publishes five recommendations to kickstart the UK’s high-speed strategy

The High Speed Rail Group has released a report calling for a comprehensive long-term strategy for high-speed rail which it says will help stimulate economic growth and develop the country’s inter-urban rail network.

Northern Powerhouse Rail 2 May

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HS2 contracts imminent for track and depot construction

Three companies are in the race to win the deal to build HS2’s depot and control centre at Washwood Heath, close to the line’s Birmingham terminus at Curzon Street. HS2.

HS2 24 Apr

Dyan Perry OBE Chair of High-Speed Rail Group

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Dyan Perry OBE on funding high-speed rail projects

"Get over the cost factor – railways provide more than a century of economic benefit," says High-Speed Rail Group's new Chair.

Industry views 21 Feb

California High-Speed Rail Program Network rail

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Network Rail wins £57.5m high-speed rail deal in California

Major US high-speed project renews expertise with Network Rail's international consultancy arm.

Network Rail 12 Jan

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HS2 report reveals ambitious target to be net zero by 2035

HS2 should be ‘net zero’ from 2035, according to a new report published by the company building it.

21 Jan

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HS2 invites bids for contracts to design and build track

Another major step forward for HS2 as competition for almost £2 billion worth of contracts is launched

5 May

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Direct London-Bordeaux service by 2022 – SNCF

Direct trains from London to destinations across Europe could be running in two years

9 Mar

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: HS2: Dispatches tells a misleading and incomplete story

Earlier this year, PAUL BIGLAND defended HS2 against the claims made in a Channel 4 documentary

22 Aug

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HS2 primed to play a critical role in our future

HS2 Ltd's Strategic Communications Director, Tom Kelly, says HS2 is primed to play a critical role in our future

Major projects 1 Apr

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HS2 cities should work together to maximise benefits

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin launches a new report into the regeneration and transport benefits of high-speed rail.

16 May

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EXCLUSIVE: Steer urges “truly national high-speed rail network”

“The time is nigh” for Anglo-Scottish high-speed rail, according to Greengauge 21 Director Jim Steer

29 Feb

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High Speed Rail Select Committee publishes final report

Recommendations included a longer tunnel in the Chilterns, changes to the maintenance depot at Washwood Heath and better noise mitigation at Wendover

25 Feb

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High Speed Rail college gets green light

Planning permission has been granted for the National College for High Speed Rail to be built at Lakeside in Doncaster.

1 Jan

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Evans is CEO for high-speed college

The National College for High Speed Rail has appointed John Evans as its chief executive.

17 Nov

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High Speed Rail college plans on track

Planning application submitted to Doncaster Council for National College for High Speed Rail

23 Oct

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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

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Eurostar reports on first quarter 2015 performance

Overall passenger numbers for the quarter reached 2.3 million, despite impact from terrorist attacks in January.

21 Apr

High Speed Rail

HS2 Chair to step down as costs for project continue to rise

Network Rail to reopen Doncaster rail college

HS2 completes second Wendover Viaduct deck slide

High Speed Rail Group publishes five recommendations to kickstart the UK’s high-speed strategy

HS2 contracts imminent for track and depot construction

Dyan Perry OBE on funding high-speed rail projects

Network Rail wins £57.5m high-speed rail deal in California

HS2 report reveals ambitious target to be net zero by 2035

HS2 invites bids for contracts to design and build track

Direct London-Bordeaux service by 2022 – SNCF

FROM THE ARCHIVES: HS2: Dispatches tells a misleading and incomplete story

HS2 primed to play a critical role in our future

HS2 cities should work together to maximise benefits

EXCLUSIVE: Steer urges “truly national high-speed rail network”

High Speed Rail Select Committee publishes final report