HS2 Ltd has published the first images of the Old Oak Common station design in west London. The new high speed station will be part of phase one of the project between London and Birmingham, and will be the first stop on the line’s for trains starting at the southern terminus at Read more…
This year our members committed to supporting the National College for High Speed Rail to deliver a number of “meet the industry” days. The college provides training and work experience to learners aged 18 and above in all aspects of what makes a modern railway, so not just engineering and construction, but Read more…
Our Parliamentary reception saw enthusiastic backing for the HS2 project from Ministers and MPs including the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP; HS2 Minister Nusrat Ghani MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Andy McDonald MP. The reception highlighted how HS2 will provide a long-term opportunity to Read more…
HSRIL held a number of fringe events at both Conservative and Labour Party Conferences this year, in partnership with the Railway Industry Association. Designed to show industry’s continued support for the HS2 project – the events offered an opportunity for MP’s to engage Read more…
HS2 is a transformational project. It will reshape the economic geography of Britain, drive growth and jobs across the country, transform connections and support a huge investment in skills. Given the scale of HS2 there is the opportunity to also lead a transformation in support of positive mental health and Read more…
At our summer conference some of the most exciting sessions of the day were the Pecha Kucha presentations delivered by Julianna Moates and Liam Henderson from Young Rail Professionals and Colas Graduates Munaf Ally and Catherine Lough. The session was introduced and judged by Clair Mowbray, Chief Executive, National College for Read more…
Adobe Spark page: The story of the ‘HSRIL 3rd Annual Conference, 12 June 2018’.
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has published its first National Infrastructure Assessment. The key finding is that Britain has a “golden opportunity” to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills. The Commission call for (more…)
High Speed Rail Industry Leaders has submitted a response to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) – calling for the UK to commit to the creation of a proper national high speed rail network by 2050. HSRIL sees the NIC as having a vital role to play in helping to define Read more…