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Engineers assemble off-site manufactured viaduct

HS2 is assembling the UK’s first major railway viaduct to be entirely manufactured off-site. Unlike more traditional viaduct designs, and as a major step forward for viaduct design, every major element of the 880m long Thame Valley Viaduct is being manufactured in a factory before being slotted together on site, Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years14 August 2023 ago
Events

Delivering HS2 in Full: Spreading Prosperity and Driving Growth

Taking place in Crewe, our conference this year focused on ‘Delivering HS2 in Full: Spreading Prosperity and Driving Growth’, and featured a full day of keynote speeches, panel discussions and networking.   Chaired by Sameena Ali-Khan, and with keynote speeches from Mark Thurston, CEO, HS2 Ltd and Henri Murison, Northern Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years27 June 2023 ago
Industry News

The cheapest way to deliver HS2 is quickly 

Responding to the suggestion that the delays to HS2 are forecasted to add £366m to the bill – we said when the two-year delay was announced in March this year, the cheapest way to deliver HS2 is quickly.  Once complete the railway will be a vital new artery for the Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years22 June 2023 ago
Apprentice Network

High Speed Rail Apprentice Annual Conference 2023

Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across our membership. The network is designed to connect apprentices from across HS2 and its contractors, and the wider HSR industry – providing apprentices with opportunities for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Muhammad Isa, Signalling Engineering Apprentice with Alstom

We spoke to Muhammad Isa, a Signalling Engineering Apprentice at Alstom. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a multi-disciplinary apprentice engineer who interfaces across the different disciplines on railway signalling renewal/enhancement projects to ensure safe and on-time delivery. What were you doing prior to your Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years4 May 2023 ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Ollie Marshall, Project Engineering Apprentice with Alstom

We spoke to Ollie Marshall, a Project engineering Apprentice at Alstom. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a Project Engineering Apprentice gaining experience on railway signalling projects within Alstom. I am currently working on the Cambridge Re-Signalling Project (C3R), and also supporting the Contractor’s Engineering Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years4 May 2023 ago
Industry News

Response to National Audit Office report

We are alarmed by the lack of guarantee from the Levelling Up Secretary that HS2 services will reach Euston. The suggestion that Old Oak Common might be a better bet for a London terminus is not helpful given this station would be stretched to handle half the number of trains Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Saeda Maihanwal, a Supply Chain Apprentice at Alstom

We spoke to Saeda Maihanwal, Supply Chain Apprentice at Alstom Can you describe your role in a few words? Working in all sectors of the supply chain network including, expediting, procurement, sourcing, warehousing and sales. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was completing my GCSE and A Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years20 March 2023 ago
Publications

Economic benefits being delivered by HS2 across the West Midlands

Hs2 Ltd has released a report – HS2 in the West Midlands – which sets out the benefits that the project is delivering today, to businesses, people and communities across the West Midlands, which include: Over the last six years, HS2 has awarded over £1.7bn worth of contracts to West Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years17 March 2023 ago
Industry News

Response to announcement of delays to HS2

We are alarmed by the news that sections of HS2 will be delayed. The delay at Euston in favour of Old Oak Common coupled with the delay between Birmingham and Crewe by two years will not save money and will only add to the total cost of the project. Without clear timings Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago

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