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…