Latest HS2 News

BREAKING: Rishi Sunak Confirms Cancellation of HS2 Phase 2

At Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party Conference speech in Manchester, the UK Prime Minister confirmed the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2.

Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2

The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by 21 businesses urging the Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to HS2 Phase 2.

HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel

HS2 has begun work on assembling the project's longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire.

Job Cuts Expected in Derby Due to Delayed Alstom Orders

Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. 

HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard

HS2's high-speed electric trains have become the first in the world to achieve BSI's PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard.

HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway

HS2 has completed construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway. 

HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden

HS2's tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden shaft as they dig HS2’s longest tunnels.

Mark Thurston to Step Down as CEO of HS2 Ltd

After six years at the head of HS2 Ltd, CEO Mark Thurston has announced that he will leave the organisation this autumn.

HS2 Launches Procurement Process for Automated People Mover

HS2 Ltd has begun the procurement process for the APM system that will run between Solihull's Interchange Station and Birmingham Airport.

HS2 Advances Plan to Extend High-Speed Network to Manchester

HS2 has announced that a second set of proposed changes to the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill has been introduced to Parliament.

HS2 Unveils Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands

HS2 has released the first images of the tunnel boring machine that will dig Bromford Tunnel between North Warwickshire and Birmingham.

HS2 Progresses Work on Old Oak Common Station Site

Birmingham’s Railway Heritage: Curzon Street

With Railtex taking place in Birmingham, we take a look at the history of Birmingham’s Curzon Street within the context of HS2.

Euston, We Have a Problem

Jonn Elledge on the absolute madness that is terminating HS2 at Old Oak Common rather than Euston for the foreseeable future.

HS2 Receives Design Approval for Small Dean Viaduct

HS2 has received design approval for Small Dean Viaduct, which will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines.

HS2 Launches Third Tunnel Boring Machine in London

Skanska Costain STRABAG JV has launched HS2's third London tunnel boring machine (TBM), 'Lydia' to construct the Atlas Road Logistics Tunnel…

HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Dorothy Breakthrough in Warwickshire

A tunnelling milestone for HS2: the tunnel boring machine Dorothy has broken through on the second bore of the Long Itchington Wood tunnel.

National Audit Office Warns of Higher HS2 Costs Due to Euston Delays

The National Audit Office has released a report evaluating whether the DfT and HS2 Ltd can effectively manage the delivery of HS2 Euston.

UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2

Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.

HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines Pass Amersham Shaft

The two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) digging HS2’s longest tunnels has passed Amersham shaft on their 10 mile drive under the Chilterns.

HS2 Proposes Manchester Route Changes to Reduce Flood Impacts

HS2 has proposed changes to the construction design of its Manchester route following work with the UK Environment Agency.

Plans Announced to Improve Access to Manchester Airport's Proposed HS2/NPR Station

New plans have been put forward to improve access to the proposed HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail station at Manchester Airport.

High Speed Rail Group: Wildlife Trusts HS2 Data Is "Untested" and "Unsurveyed"

The High Speed Rail Group and HS2 Ltd have both hit back at a report created by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust about HS2's environmental impact…

Planning Permission Granted for HS2 Washwood Heath Depot

Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission approval for HS2's Washwood Heath Depot, north-east of Birmingham city centre.