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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…

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...

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 …

HS2 Bill Gains Royal Assent

HS2 Bill gains Royal Assent paving way for new rail line that will increase capacity on our railways, connect the biggest cities, generating…

Search Underway for Company to Build HS2 Trains

The hunt for a company to design, build and maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art high speed trains for Britain’s HS2 network was launched to…

HS2 Names £900m Enabling Works Contracts

HS2 took a step closer to construction today with the confirmation of three joint ventures to deliver essential early works, including...

DfT: New West Coast Franchise Will Partner with HS2

The government today announced a new rail franchise which will combine the current InterCity West Coast services with the development of HS2…

Transport Secretary Confirms Government Commitment to HS2

The Transport Secretary has confirmed that the Government is committed to pressing ahead with HS2 to tackle the looming capacity crisis the …

UK's First National College for High Speed Rail Takes Major Step Towards Completion

The National College for High Speed Rail took a significant step towards opening its doors as a key part of the Birmingham site nears comple…

Last Major Crossrail Contract Awarded

The last major Crossrail contract has been awarded to Alstom, Costain and TSO, bringing to an end the biggest procurement programmes the UK …

Post-Brexit Britain Railways

A brief look at the impact Brexit would have on Britain's railways – Post-Brexit Britain Railways will lack European regulations, and fundin…

HS2 National Audit Report: "Too Ambitious"

The HS2 National Audit Report has stated that schedule is too ambitious and the project is coming in over budget even before the referendum …

Intercity West Coast Franchise Consultation Launched

A consultation has ben launched for the Intercity West Coast Franchise to garner views from the public on how to improve services.

UK: HS2 Announces Atkins Consortium as Phase One Enginering Delivery Partner

UK: HS2 Chairman Claims Proposed Rail Link is Already Changing Britain

UK: HS2 Headquarters Open in Birmingham

UK: Rail Supply Group Launch New Strategy

Prof Andrew McNaughton Named New Chair of International Railways Union's Intercity and HS Forum

HS2 - One Step Closer to Construction

Transport Secretary Confirms Plans for High Speed Rail

Investment in Railway Construction Projects Dominates Europes Rail Market

Businesses Leaders Back Linking Liverpool Campaign

Seamless Integration of HS2 Will Transform Britains Railway

Accelerated HS2 Timetable Should not be at Expense of Economic Development Opportunities