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HS2 Bucks rail freight train expected to take extra 300,000 truck journeys off roads
The first of approximately 1,800 freight trains has arrived at HS2’s new Quainton railhead in a move designed to save carbon in construction.
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High Speed Two (HS2)
High Speed 2 (HS2) is a planned high-speed railway in the United Kingdom. Some sections of the railway are under construction, while other sections are awaiting approval. At 345 miles long, the new high-speed track will connect the city centres of London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
When complete, HS2 will be the backbone of Britain’s transport network – helping to bridge the north-south divide. HS2 will free up space on the UK’s already congested rail lines, relieving overcrowding and improving reliability for millions of people using Britain’s railways.
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Q&A with RIA’s Darren Caplan and David Clarke: Priorities for UK rail
At InnoTrans 2022, Global Railway Review’s Editor, Craig Waters, met with the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Chief Executive, Darren Caplan, and Technical Director, David Clarke, to discuss the priorities for UK rail project delivery, the positives in digital transformation, the RailDecarb21 Campaign success, and moving forward with EDI in the…
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HS2 helps to encourage young people to get into construction
HS2 Ltd has partnered with Build UK to launch ‘Open Doors 2023’, an initiative which gives young people the chance to learn about career opportunities across the industry.
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HS2 construction in London gathers pace with second TBM launch
A second 2,000 tonne TBM has been launched by HS2. This TBM will journey for 5-miles towards Greenford in West London.
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HS2 workforce rises to nearly 30,000
More than 2,300 people joined HS2 over the past three months, bringing the current total workforce to just under 30,000.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 17-21 October 2022.
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HS2 begin work on two of the route’s longest cuttings
HS2 have begun work in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to excavate 1.9 million cubic metres of rock and earth to create two cuttings.
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HS2 complete largest ever UK pour of carbon-reducing concrete at Euston site
Construction at HS2’s Euston station has seen the use of innovative, green ‘Earth Friendly Concrete’ which saves 76 tonnes of CO2.
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Businesses across the UK encouraged to become HS2 supplier
HS2 has launched a new supplier guide to help businesses of all sizes across the UK unlock millions of pounds in new contract opportunities with HS2’s construction partners.
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HS2 Chiltern tunnel TMBs reach four-mile point
The Tunnel Boring Machines excavating HS2’s Chiltern tunnels have completed the first four miles of their drive.
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HS2 launch the first of six giant London tunnelling machines
HS2 has celebrated the launch of the first 2,000 tonne TBM that will dig over 26 miles of tunnels under London.
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HS2 open Innovation Accelerator project to harness the power of AI
HS2 has opened applications for tech start-ups and SMEs to join the Innovation Accelerator programme in order to help smooth the delivery of design changes.
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HS2 launch search for manager to run new Innovation Investment Fund
The chosen fund manager will act on behalf of partnership members to invest in transport construction start-ups working to deliver Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
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RIA urges new PM to adopt six-point plan for the future of UK rail
The RIA have set out a six-point plan for the future of rail, which it is urging the new Prime Minister to adopt.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 22-26 August 2022.
