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Network Rail to switch on Euston station’s big screen for passenger updates

Network Rail is set to re-activate the large screen at London Euston station as part of a trial to provide clearer and more visible travel information for passengers.

Network Rail 10 Dec

Now that ministers say the primary focus is completion of HS2 Phase 1 between London and Birmingham ‘ ‘at the lowest reasonable cost’’, this would be my initial ideal. Some services would be quicker and would occasionally use a seventh West Coast Main Line platform if it’s necessary to sideline any badly late services. The proposed extras could be limited to prime times.

Comment

Opinion: Additional train paths from a scaled-back HS2

Current assessments of HS2 are too gloomy, as several frugal tweaks are available to improve its business case in the changed rail market, says Stuart Porter.

Industry views 4 Dec

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and new HS2 CEO Mark Wild at Old Oak Common East box where the Euston TBMs are being prepared. HS2 LTD

News

Tunnelling machines to take HS2 to Euston unveiled - work set to start next year

Work on boring the tunnels that will take. HS2 to London Euston is set to start in 2025

HS2 3 Dec

News

HS2 Construction Forges Ahead, Challenges Remain

A new report from HS2 Ltd has revealed significant progress in its construction but 2025 will remain a pivotal year for the project.

HS2 2 Dec

Drone photo showing construction work of the HS2 Burton Green 'green tunnel'. HS2 LTD.

News

HS2 'green tunnel' reaches halfway stage with breakthrough due to join key segments

Work on the 700-metre-long 'green tunnel' in Warwickshire is at the halfway point

HS2 27 Nov

News

Nine bridges on HS2 among those found by contractor to have welding defects

HS2 has confirmed that nine bridges on its route have been affected by welding defects identified by its contractor, Severfield

HS2 26 Nov

Comment

Opinion: £100m bat tunnel illustrates HS2’s fundamental faults

Christian Wolmar on what the £100m bat tunnel says about the nature of the HS2 project

Christian Wolmar 26 Nov

Final deck segment of Colne Valley viaduct installed. HS2.

News

'Breathtaking composition': HS2's Colne Valley viaduct wins award

HS2's 2.1-mile-long viaduct near Denham has won an award two months after construction work came to an end

HS2 25 Nov

Comment

Opinion: The Budget’s pros and cons

Light rail boost, but light on HS2 Euston detail and not great for freight

Editor's comment 13 Nov

Comment

Comment: Poor planning and lack of clarity damages rail projects

The National Infrastructure Commission has put forward key reasons why projects are late or go over budget. Philip Haigh looks at some examples.

Phil Haigh 13 Nov

Assembly of the Small Dean viaduct, with its decorative steel ‘fins’. CHRIS HOWE

Feature

The great push forward to finish HS2 construction in Buckinghamshire

Chris Howe reports on progress with two key structures in Buckinghamshire.

Major projects 12 Nov

Comment

Opinion: Poor planning and lack of clarity damages rail projects

The National Infrastructure Commission has identified reasons why projects are late or go over budget. Philip Haigh looks at rail's examples.

Phil Haigh 7 Nov

News

Budget 2024: Chancellor confirms HS2 trains will run to Euston

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

HS2 30 Oct

Streathay where HS2 will pass under the A38 on its way between Birmingham and the West Coast Main Line

News

Foundation work starts on bridge taking main road over HS2 between Birmingham and West Coast Main Line

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

HS2 25 Oct

News

Land sales freeze on HS2 Phase 2 confirmed as Government evaluates alternative

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.

HS2 24 Oct

Comment

Comment: Go-ahead for Euston link?

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

Industry views 23 Oct

This view shows work to build the viaduct across the Colne Valley and Grand Union Canal (near Denham on the north-west edge of London) in late March. HS2

News

Government announces review into HS2 costs

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.

HS2 21 Oct

News

Government quells HS2 Phase 2a rumours

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

HS2 Ltd 17 Oct

An impression of how HS2 and the tramway will interact at Curzon Street station

News

Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

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.

rail 15 Oct

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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

HS2 - Page 3

Network Rail to switch on Euston station’s big screen for passenger updates

Opinion: Additional train paths from a scaled-back HS2

Tunnelling machines to take HS2 to Euston unveiled - work set to start next year

HS2 Construction Forges Ahead, Challenges Remain

HS2 'green tunnel' reaches halfway stage with breakthrough due to join key segments

Nine bridges on HS2 among those found by contractor to have welding defects

Opinion: £100m bat tunnel illustrates HS2’s fundamental faults

'Breathtaking composition': HS2's Colne Valley viaduct wins award