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New Infrastructure body will aim to accelerate major projects

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).

HS2 11 Oct

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Enhanced Design for Curzon Street

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

HS2 Ltd 9 Oct

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HS2 rejects cost claim on redesigns

HS2 Ltd says estimates of the cost of redesigns to its future trains are incorrect.

HS2 Ltd 17 Sept

Aerial view of HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct at sunset

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Engineering milestone reached on HS2 (video)

HS2 Ltd shares progress made with giant tunnel boring machines, revealing state-of-play through a video release.

HS2 4 Jan

An artist's impression of HS2 trains at Birmingham Curzon Street

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HS2 leads UK’s economic regeneration - Mark Thurston

“We are creating something the industry really needs - a solid pipeline of construction activity and a clear timetable for investment."

23 Feb

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HS2 London tunnel contracts awarded

Tunnelling in London for HS2 due to start in 2022

12 Oct

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HS2 full construction to herald huge UK jobs boost

"HS2 will fire up economic growth and help to rebalance opportunity across this country for years to come" - Boris Johnson

4 Sept

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EXCLUSIVE: HS2 chairman dismisses speculation over Leeds route

"If we are to help the UK benefit and level up the economy, we have to continue with this" - HS2 LTD Chairman on speculation surrounding the Eastern Arm of HS2

31 Jul

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Jobs boost from HS2 recruitment drive

"As part of the HS2 team you’ll be shaping British history" - HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston launches recruitment drive

30 Jun

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MPs join forces to push for confirmation of HS2 to Leeds

Failure to build HS2 East at the same time as HS2 West could cost the Leeds region £1.7 billion per year warns cross-party group of politicians

9 Jun

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HS2 progress: “volume of activity is growing"

Peak in HS2 construction set to be around 2024-205

8 Jun

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Vote now to choose names of HS2 TBMs

Your chance to name a piece of HS2 history

15 May

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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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HS2 Phase One given the green light

“Today’s announcement represents an immediate boost to the construction industry and the many millions of UK jobs that the industry supports" - Mark Thurston

15 Apr

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HS2 work uncovers Curzon Street roundhouse

What is thought to be the world's oldest railway roundhouse is unearthed at Curzon Street

16 Mar

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Birmingham HS2 Interchange build begins

Preparatory work underway at Birmingham Interchange HS2 station site

9 Mar

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Parliament “misled” over HS2 costs, claims Berkeley

Former deputy chairman of the Oakervee Review into HS2 claims Parliament has been “seriously misled"

9 Jan

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Notice to Proceed this year on HS2 Phase 1 work

Formal contractural process enabling HS2 construction to get underway should take place later this year

16 Apr

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Thurston issues rallying cry for HS2 benefits

HS2 Ltd Chief Executive warns that adopting an alternative name such as North South Rail would be seen as ‘spin’ and a ‘cynical move’ to shift public opinion.

21 Mar

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