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Birmingham
September 25, 2023
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Analysis
Could HS2 to Manchester be scrapped?
The British government is expected to decide this week on whether to proceed with the planned extension of the under-construction London - Birmingham HS2 high-speed line to Manchester. Kevin Smith assesses the current state of play.
March 27, 2023
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Passenger
British government delays completing HS2
Extended timescale aims to make savings, but official advice and industry response warn that extending completion could push up project costs, as Robert Preston reports.
January 23, 2023
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Freight
Varamis Rail launches zero carbon parcels and freight service
EMUs converted by Eversholt Rail aim to provide green alternative for next-day delivery companies.
December 7, 2022
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Infrastructure
Lack of funds threatens Dudley and Brierley Hill light rail line
Report warns project could be delayed or scrapped but local authority vows to see it completed.
November 2, 2022
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Innovations
Saudi Arabia Railways signs agreement with University of Birmingham
Memorandum of Understanding for delivery of specialised railway education to employees.
October 26, 2022
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Infrastructure
British West Midlands launches consultation on revised rail plan
The new plan centred on Birmingham takes account of the effects of Covid-19 and HS2.
October 19, 2022
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Fleet
West Midlands Railway’s first Civity DMU enters service
Introduction of the CAF-built class 196 is two years late but will increase train capacity by 25%.
July 22, 2022
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Light Rail
West Midlands Metro opens to Edgbaston
CAF LRV fleet now returning to service.
July 11, 2022
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High-speed
Laing O’Rourke to build HS2 Interchange station
Construction is expected to start in 2023.
May 25, 2022
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Technology
WCRR 2022 all set for Birmingham
The World Congress on Railway Research, which will take place in Birmingham on June 6-10, is one of the first truly global railway industry conferences to take place since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020. The role of research in the sector’s recovery from the pandemic is the key theme of the event.
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