HS2 Archives - International Railway Journal

HS2

March 9, 2023 | High-speed

British government delays HS2 to Crewe and Euston

Priority given to section between Old Oak Common in London and Birmingham Curzon Street.

March 7, 2023 | Infrastructure

HS2 awards switches and crossings contract to Voestalpine

The contract covers HS2 phases 1 and 2a.

February 16, 2023 | High-speed

New chair appointed at HS2 Ltd

Sir Jonathan Thompson will oversee British high-speed project.

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 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

British government changes course again on Northern Powerhouse Rail

Weeks after being reinstated, project for Transpennine high speed switches again to line upgrade.

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.

July 26, 2022 | High-speed

HS2 project celebrates first tunnelling breakthrough

First bore driven through hill below protected woodland.

July 12, 2022 | Infrastructure

Making rail construction sustainable from conception to completion

Rail is making strides to become more sustainable in its operations, but work remains to reduce the carbon footprint of constructing new lines and stations. The challenge is being taken up around the world, as David Burroughs explains.

July 11, 2022 | High-speed

Laing O’Rourke to build HS2 Interchange station

Construction is expected to start in 2023.

June 7, 2022 | Policy

Golborne Link dropped from HS2 Bill

Northern link to West Coast Main Line will not go ahead.

1 2 3 … 12 Next »

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter