Events
Making the most of High Speed Rail
HSRIL held a focus group with business representatives and local politicians in Ashford to Read more…
Industry News
Why three hours matters
Henrik Anderberg from HSRIL member company Alstom spoke at a recent Greengauge 21 HSR conference, making the case that when inter-city train journey times can be brought under this totemic benchmark, rail gains serious market share versus air. Henrik used data from European and Japanese high-speed rail links to make his point that there is a “cliff edge” at three hours, stating (more…)
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Secretary of State for Transport restates ambition to create strong transport system
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport addressed Read more…
Publications
Poised to deliver report outlines the readiness of industry to build HS2
High Speed Rail Industry Leaders has produced a report outlining how industry Read more…
Industry News
HS2 passes the point of no return – now industry will deliver
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced a major milestone for HS2, Read more…
Industry News
Making the most of High Speed Rail – what are the barriers and opportunities to UK companies?
HSR Industry Leaders organised a focus group meeting with the business community Read more…
Industry News
Changes to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill in Parliament.
The Government has deposited a proposed set of changes to the High Read more…
Industry News
Making the most of High Speed Rail – understanding the barriers and opportunities to business
HSRIL recently organised an event in Manchester to start a dialogue with the business community.
Industry News
Atkins to provide Building Information Modelling (BIM) technical services to HS2
Atkins has won a four year contract to provide BIM technical services to HS2 Ltd.
Industry News
Heathrow spur no longer part of Phase 1 or 2 of the HS2 scheme
In a written response to a question by Beaconsfield MP Dominic Grieve, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has ruled out building a link connecting Heathrow airport to the High Speed 2 line between London and the north of England before 2033.