Latest HS2 News
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Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design
Bombardier and Hitachi have unveiled the first image of their proposed HS2 train design. They will submit their bid to HS2 Ltd today.
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UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains
Alstom has unveiled its design for the HS2 trains. HS2 is the new high-speed railway line for the UK. HS2 Ltd will award the contract in 202…
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12 Must-Read Rail News Stories for Week 48
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 48 (26–30 November): read all the important news from Stadler, Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens Mobility, …
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Hitachi and Bombardier Announce a Global High Speed Rail Learning Programme
Hitachi and Bombardier have announced their plans to establish a Global High Speed Rail Learning Programme. The transport and engineering co…
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Railway-News Industry Insider: 11 Must-Read Rail Stories for Week 44
The Railway-News Industry Insider for the week 29 October – 2 November 2018: all the key news from the major industry players such as Alstom…
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HS2: Public Consultations on Impact of Phase 2B Route Open Until 21 December
HS2 Ltd has launched 2 public consultations on Phase 2b route of the line. Communities in the area can formally respond to working drafts of…
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Railway-News Industry Insider: This Week's 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider for the week 1–5 October 2018: all this week's news from around the world, featuring comment pieces by the…
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UK: HS2 Completes Euston Station Demolition Works
High Speed Two Ltd has announced that the Euston station demolition works are now complete: the former 250m carriage sheds have now been ful…
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‘Beyond HS2:’ Greengauge 21 Suggests a New Direction for High-Speed Rail and Other Services in the UK
The speed of developing HS2 is increasing rapidly. Nevertheless, the construction of HS2 has caused a number of objections from different pa…
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UK: HS2 Ltd Publishes Skills Strategy for Training and Exportable Skills
HS2 Ltd has published a 'Skills Strategy' of employment and training initiatives to ensure the successful delivery of the project. In additi…
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Bombardier and Hitachi Set Up Joint Bid Centre to Design HS2 Trains
Hitachi Rail Europe and Bombardier Transportation have committed to setting up a new bid centre in Birmingham to develop their proposal to d…
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'HS2: Realising the Potential' Report Describes Positive Economic Impact
Sir David Higgins, the outgoing chairman of HS2 Ltd, has published a report, 'HS2: Realising the Potential' which documents the benefits HS2…
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UK: Hitachi and Bombardier Announce Joint Bid for HS2 Rolling Stock
Hitachi Rail Europe and Bombardier Transportation have announced a joint bid to the HS2 Procurement Programme for the design, build and deli…
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UK: CAF Invited to Participate in Procurement Programme for HS2 Trains
HS2 Ltd has invited CAF to join the list of companies which it has invited to participate in their procurement programme for state-of-the-ar…
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UK: Railway Industry Association Announces 2018 Conference
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the themes and keynote speakers for its 2018 Conference in London, 22 October. The 2018…
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Department for Transport Announces Funds for HS2 Green Corridor
UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced more than £8 million of funding for an HS2 Green Corridor of new, native woodland and w…
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CEO of DB Cargo UK Appointed Chairman of Rail Freight Group
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has appointed Hans-Georg Werner, CEO of DB Cargo UK, as its new chairman. The RFG's priorities for 2018 include…
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Beyond HS2: Greengauge 21 Publishes Report on Transforming the UK's Rail Network
Greengauge 21 has published a report, Beyond HS2, which advocates a specific strategy to shape the railways of Great Britain in the next few…
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UK – The Rail Freight Group: The Future of Freight on the West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line has been one of the most important corridors for rail freight in Great Britain for decades. In 2026 its capacity wi…
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‘Too Big to Fail?’ The Collapse of Carillion and the Impact on Rail
For the rail industry as a whole, the exit of Carillion from the market in the UK and other countries will have a large impact on both the i…
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Birmingham International Station Takes Next Step Towards Major Transformation
Plans to transform Birmingham International Station into a major transport hub have taken a significant step forward after Solihull Metropol…
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Five Rolling Stock Manufacturers Shortlisted to Build HS2 Trains
Operating at speeds of up to 225mph (360kph), the new fleet of HS2 trains will deliver unparalleled levels of reliability, speed and comfort…
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Winners of the Construction Contracts for HS2 Phase One Revealed
The winners of the major construction contracts for HS2 Phase One were announced today, 17 July 2017, with the £6.6 billion contracts...
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Shortlist Revealed for West Coast Partnership Bids
The UK Government has today announced the names of the companies in the running for the new West Coast Partnership (WCP) rail franchise and …