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The Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2023 Is Here!
We've published our second issue of the year of our digital magazine, in anticipation of Railtex, which takes place in Birmingham in May.
25 Apr 2023Events -
HS2 Announces Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner Shortlist
HS2 has published a shortlist of bidders for the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner contract. The winner will be announced next summer.
21 Oct 2021Infrastructure -
To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2's Eastern Leg
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge muses on the future of HS2's eastern leg and the political tug of war taking place behind the scenes.
15 Oct 2021Comment -
Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
13 Sep 2024Infrastructure -
HS2 Completes UK's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 Ltd has completed the Colne Valley Viaduct, which now holds the title of Britain's longest rail bridge.
9 Sep 2024Infrastructure -
HS2 Completes the Project's First Viaduct
HS2 has completed the construction of Highfurlong Brook Viaduct in Northamptonshire, marking the project's first completed viaduct.
4 Sep 2024Infrastructure -
HS2 Reaches Halfway Point Tunnelling into Birmingham
HS2's tunnel boring machine, Mary Ann has reached the halfway point on its 3.5-mile journey to create the Bromford Tunnel into Birmingham.
30 Aug 2024Infrastructure -
National Audit Office Examines Revised HS2 Plans
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report on HS2, following the cancellation of Phase 2 in October.
23 Jul 2024Business -
HS2 Invites Bidders to Supply Station Control Systems
HS2 has invited Hitachi Rail GTS; Indra Sistemas; and Siemens Mobility to bid on a tender to supply the project's station control systems.
18 Jul 2024Science and Technology -
Campaign for Better Transport Calls for HS2 Action
Campaign for Better Transport is calling on the new UK government to halt the sell-off of HS2 land and revive the project's future.
16 Jul 2024Business -
HS2 Completes Excavation of Old Oak Common Station Box
HS2 Ltd has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box following 3 years of work.
12 Jul 2024Infrastructure -
Arriva Rail London Trialling GoMedia Sign Language Solution
Arriva Rail is trialling a GoMedia British Sign Language solution to help London Overground travellers access important information.
12 Jul 2024Supplier News -
Mark Wild OBE Named New CEO of HS2 Ltd
HS2 Ltd has appointed Mark Wild OBE as its new CEO to oversee the completion of the UK's high-speed railway.
29 May 2024Business -
HS2 Reaches Halfway Point in Tunnelling
HS2 has completed 29 miles of tunnelling, thus passing the halfway point in its network of tunnels for the high-speed line.
10 May 2024Infrastructure -
UK: High Speed Rail Group Publishes 'Exploiting the Potential' Report
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
2 May 2024Policy -
HS2 Completes First Sections of Curzon Street Station Viaduct
HS2 Ltd has completed the first sections of the Curzon Street station viaduct to bring high-speed trains into Birmingham’s new station.
30 Apr 2024Infrastructure