Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across the HS2 project and its contractors, and the wider HSR industry. The network provides the opportunity for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. The network’s Podcast Series – called High Speed Read more…
On 30th June 2020 the Prime Minister announced a review would be undertaken into union connectivity, exploring ways to improve connectivity between our 4 nations and bring forward funding to accelerate infrastructure projects. Chaired by Sir Peter Hendy CBE, the review will make recommendations on how the UK government can level Read more…
HS2 has received the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin the refurbishment of the Old Curzon Street Station. The Grade I listed Principal Building has been integrated into HS2’s plans for the new Curzon Street Station, reflecting the history of the old station as well as the Grade II Read more…
As the largest infrastructure project in Europe, HS2 is already creating huge demand for construction equipment, which is supporting UK manufacturers and suppliers. Reducing emissions from plant on construction sites is a key challenge for the sector. A six-month pilot has been carried out by UK company Eminox on a Balfour Read more…
Our latest report – High Speed Rail and Nature Networks – focuses on how high speed rail can help move our transport system towards biodiversity net gain. What this report seeks to do for the first time is to explore in detail the HS2 project’s impacts on nature across its Read more…
High Speed Rail Group welcomes the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North. The programme of rail investment in the Midlands and North as outlined by the National Infrastructure Commission is much needed and essential if we are to deliver on the Read more…
In its bid to cut carbon and focus on improving local air quality, HS2 is trialing new ultra-clean generator technology developed by a collaboration of three UK technology companies. OakTec Power Ltd has collaborated with generator manufacturer Sutton Power Engineering and site welfare specialist Advanté to develop the low emission, Read more…
HS2’s first two giant Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work early next year. Named Florence and Cecilia – the two enormous 2,000 tonne machines will now be meticulously reassembled, tested and commissioned, by an expert team of tunnelling engineers, before Read more…
HS2 has revealed the first images of one of HS2’s largest construction sites in the Midlands, which is being prepared for the launch of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will dig under Long Itchington Wood, creating a one mile twin bore tunnel, before the route heads North and swings Read more…
Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices from across our member companies and aims to: Connect apprentices from across HS2 and its contractors, and the wider HSR family – providing apprentices with opportunities for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. Provide us with Read more…