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September 25, 2023 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Innovations

Saudi Arabia Railways signs agreement with University of Birmingham

Memorandum of Understanding for delivery of specialised railway education to employees.

October 26, 2022 | 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 | 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 | Light Rail

West Midlands Metro opens to Edgbaston

CAF LRV fleet now returning to service.

July 11, 2022 | High-speed

Laing O’Rourke to build HS2 Interchange station

Construction is expected to start in 2023.

May 25, 2022 | 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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