Latest HS1 News

ORR Finds London to Channel Tunnel Link Performance Improvements from 2024 to 2025

Train performance along the high speed route from London to the Channel Tunnel has seen an significant improvement in performance.

London St. Pancras Highspeed to Launch Incentive Scheme

London St. Pancras Highspeed has announced a new financial incentive scheme aimed at encouraging additional train services to Europe.

UK: HS1 Ltd Rebrands as London St. Pancras Highspeed

HS1 Ltd, the operator of the UK's only high-speed rail link, has officially rebranded as London St. Pancras Highspeed.

ORR Proposes Lower Charges for Passenger and Freight Trains on HS1

ORR has proposed a reduction in charges for passenger and freight trains using the HS1 line from London St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel.

UK: HS1 Achieves ISO 55001 Certification

High Speed 1 (HS1) has achieved the ISO 55001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for asset management.

UK: Javelin High-Speed Trains to Receive £27 Million Upgrade

Eversholt Rail, Southeastern and Hitachi Rail are upgrading the Class 395 high-speed Javelin trains that operate between London and Kent.

Latest HSRG Report Emphasises High Speed Rail’s Role in Decarbonising UK

A new report highlights the role of HS2 and high speed rail in general in reducing emissions and ultimately achieving net zero.

Calls on Government to Protect Eurostar

There are renewed calls on the UK government to provide support to Eurostar to prevent Britain's only international rail link from folding.

HS1 Ltd Launches Sustainability Strategy

HS1 Ltd has lauched its sustainability strategy, unveiling the goal of becoming the first UK railway run entirely on renewable energy.

Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever

A direct rail link between London and Bordeaux by 2022, reducing journey times to 5 hours between the cites, is becoming increasingly likely…

Direct High-Speed Rail Service Between London and Bordeaux One Step Closer

Getlink, formerly Groupe Eurotunnel, the company responsible for managing and operating the Channel Tunnel that connects Great Britain to ma…

Network Rail Consulting Wins US High-Speed Rail Contract