West Coast Main Line – High-Speed Rail Group

HS2 engineers complete major canal bridge launch near Ufton

A major engineering milestone has been completed on the HS2 programme with the successful launch of a 130-metre steel viaduct across the Grand Union Canal near Ufton in Warwickshire. The 1.5-mile stretch of canal has now reopened to the public seven days ahead of schedule after engineers successfully slid the Read more…

By Deborah, 6 hours ago

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The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis

One of the lasting misconceptions about HS2 is why it was proposed in the first place. Many still believe it was all about cutting journey times, a bonus, yes, but never the primary goal. Others rightly highlight the aim to better connect the North and South of the UK – Read more…

By Deborah, 5 months ago