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…
The boring machine being used to dig HS2’s Birmingham approach tunnels has broken through, marking the completion of major tunnel excavation between London’s Old Oak Common and the West Midlands — a significant step forward for the UK’s most ambitious rail infrastructure project. The 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine (TBM), Elizabeth Read more…
We recently brought together early careers professionals, senior industry leaders and expert speakers for the HSRG Apprentice Network Conference. This annual event is a flagship part of HSRG’s commitment to supporting, connecting and championing the next generation of talent working to deliver the UK’s high-speed rail ambitions, and was this year Read more…
Our report Driving Investment in Rail Infrastructure outlines the critical steps needed to develop a comprehensive long-term rail infrastructure strategy that actively engages the investment community and explores a broad range of funding options, including those that harness private investment. As the acute need for investment into rail has grown, Read more…
Our latest report states that a comprehensive long-term strategy to develop the UK’s inter urban rail network is essential for future economic growth and achieving net zero. The report urges political figures on all sides to look beyond HS2 and take a fresh approach in order to maximise the vast Read more…
HS2 designers and engineers working on five key viaducts have cut their carbon footprint by up to two thirds (66%) by adopting an innovative ‘double composite’ structure which uses significantly less concrete and steel than a more traditional design. HS2 engineers at Westbury on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border have already begun Read more…
High Speed Rail Group is delighted to announce that Dyan Perry has recently been appointed as the Group’s new Chair. In the newly created role, Perry will offer an independent, trusted and informed perspective to the High Speed Rail Group and support the Board of Directors to shape the Group’s future Read more…
We spoke to Mark Dean, L3 Apprentice Transport Planning Technician at Arup Can you describe your role in a few words? I am an apprentice in Transport Consulting London, I work between the Cities and Rail disciplines. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? Retail What was your perception Read more…
HSRG has responded to the European Scrutiny Committee’s enquiry into the EU’s proposed new Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES will replace manual passport stamping with an automated IT system, to record when travellers enter and exit the EU area. The EU says this new system will help to enforce existing rules, Read more…
The Edgcote Viaduct has had its carbon footprint cut by more than 13% in comparison to the previous design. The viaduct is set low into the landscape of west Northamptonshire, and at 515m-long will carry trains across the floodplain of the River Cherwell, south of Chipping Warden. It is one Read more…