The completion of the first six underground platforms at Old Oak Common marks another important milestone in the delivery of Britain’s new high-speed railway. Located in west London, Old Oak Common is being built as one of the UK’s most significant transport interchanges. It will connect high-speed services with the Elizabeth Read more…
Thinking about the discussions at the HSRG Annual Conference in June, two key issues should be on the minds of industry leaders looking at the future of rail investment in the UK. The first is the lessons of the HS2 reset, announced recently by Ministers. This underlines the importance of Read more…
The recent announcement from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has provided greater clarity on delivery timeframes and costs for HS2, giving renewed direction and momentum for the Skanska, Costain, STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV). Work to connect West Ruislip with central London continues to make strong progress, with Euston now firmly Read more…
Neil Henderson, Client Director at Mott MacDonald reflects on why Euston matters and the lessons that can help turn ambition into reality. On 25 June, Mott MacDonald is sponsoring a panel discussion at the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) Annual Conference on Delivering Euston: a modern, affordable and fully integrated Read more…
HS2 has reached a major milestone with the start of excavation for the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands. This marks a significant step forward in delivering better connected new rail infrastructure for the UK. The last of 11 tunnel boring machines Read more…
We have publicly warned Treasury against making ill-advised short term savings on HS2 at the taxpayer’s expense in the medium to long term, arguing that if HS2 is extended to Euston in central London and north of Birmingham to Crewe, the Government can generate substantial returns via its concession value Read more…
Dear Prime Minister and Chancellor, We write as the representatives of 21 businesses, who collectively employ thousands of people in the UK, to urge you to end the speculation and recommit to HS2 from Manchester to Euston. All the companies signing below are either based here or have substantial and Read more…
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…
The HS2 project has celebrated the start of the next phase of tunnelling, launching the first of six tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will dig over 26 miles of tunnels under the capital. HS2 Ltd’s CEO, Mark Thurston was joined by local teacher, Sushila Hirani, after whom one of the Read more…
HS2 has revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the new high-speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston station. Developed by HSRG members Costain, Skanska and STRABAG (as the joint venture), and working with design partners Design House, the headhouses will be one of Read more…