We welcome the progress being made by Government in formulating plans for a new pan-UK strategic transport network, including faster and higher capacity connections from HS2 to Scotland and North Wales – which will benefit both passengers and freight. The Prime Minister’s comments in today’s Daily Telegraph on improving rail Read more…
Midlands-based company Collins Earthworks has completed excavating the north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel, ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will dig under the ancient woodland in Warwickshire. The company, with headquarters in Ripley, Derbyshire, is contracted to our members, HS2’s main works contractor BBV Read more…
International High Speed Rail Voices examines the benefits, opportunities and extent of international high speed rail, with contributions drawn from across the infrastructure industry. The report, which is the latest in our Voices series, demonstrates the transformational role high speed rail is playing in revolutionising travel across the globe, driving Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group has dispatched an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to prioritise connectivity for UK regions. The letter marks the one year anniversary of the Prime Minister committing to proceed with HS2, and comes the day after Royal Assent was formally granted for HS2 Phase 2a. Read more…
Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the HS2 project, as it becomes ever more a truly North – South railway. The legislation needed for the next phase of the high speed line has now passed through both Houses of Parliament and achieved Royal Assent, paving the way Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – and the theme for 2021 is “Build the Future” – which resonates well with the high speed rail family. It is estimated that HS2 will create around 25,000 jobs during construction as well as 2,000 apprenticeships, as well as supporting growth in the wider economy, Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – and the theme for 2021 is “Build the Future” – which certainly resonates with our members! It is estimated that HS2 will create around 25,000 jobs during construction as well as 2,000 apprenticeships, as well as supporting growth in the wider economy, worth an additional Read more…
HS2 Ltd has launched a brand-new jobs site to promote the estimated 20,000 roles that phase one of the project is creating in the months and years ahead. The jobs board brings all of the opportunities to work on HS2 within the supply chain together in one place, which will make it easier for job seekers to navigate. The Read more…
HS2 have completed sheet piling work by our members Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways joint venture in Acton, West London, to enable the construction of the Victoria Road Crossover Box. The installation of 200 metres of sheet piling was the final piece of enabling work before permanent works can begin. The Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group has responded to the Transport Committee’s call for evidence on major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery. The submission focuses on the high speed rail sector in the areas as outlined by the Committee. The key points of our submission are: HS2 will provide a Read more…