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New research: Leeds perceptions of HS2

The High Speed Rail Group undertook some new research recently which shows residents of Leeds believe the government’s ability to handle major infrastructure projects is inadequate and the city is falling behind other comparable regions in the South. The focus groups were commissioned following the publication of the Government’s Integrated Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years30 August 2023 ago
Industry News

Milestone on the Midlands section of HS2

HS2 has started production of 2,742 huge concrete segments which will be used to build the Delta Junction, a triangle-shaped series of viaducts that will take high-speed trains between London, the Midlands and the North. The deck segments – which each weigh up to 80 tonnes – are being made Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years15 August 2023 ago
Industry News

HS2 Project Update, June 2023

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

HS2’s low-carbon Wendover viaduct

The first of 38 steel beams that will form the innovative low-carbon structure of HS2’s Wendover Dean Viaduct have completed their 560-mile journey to site ahead of the start of deck construction. Travelling at night to reduce disruption for the local community, the 25m long steel beams were transported on Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

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
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
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
Industry News

High Speed Rail Group welcome new Director to Board

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director, drawn from HSRG’s membership, with immediate effect. Mike Muldoon from SYSTRA will join the Board during an important period in the development of the UK’s high speed rail network, as the group seeks to broaden the debate and reinforce Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Apprentice Network

On National Apprentice Week – introducing Evan Forrest from AECOM

We spoke to Evan Forrest, Civil Engineering Apprentice with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I’m learning the industry, largely using CAD to produce proformas and defect drawings for various infrastructure. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was at college studying a one Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years10 February 2023 ago

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