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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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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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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.
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HS2 complete first tunnel cross passages
HS2 has completed the first of thirty-eight underground connections between the northbound and southbound tunnels under the Chilterns.
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HS2 publish annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion report
HS2’s annual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion report has shown that the number of female and BAME employees working on the project exceeds industry averages.
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HS2 reveals new tunnel at Euston station
As HS2 continue work at Euston, a huge new tunnel has been unveiled which will house a new Taction Substation.
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HS2 celebrate historic first tunnelling breakthrough
A TBM in Warwickshire has become the first on the HS2 project to complete its full journey underground.
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HS2 reveals first images of new rural footbridge design
Designed to handle the pressure waves created by high-speed trains passing underneath, the new HS2 lightweight bridges will improve the experience of people crossing the railway.
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HS2 reach rail freight milestone as 100,000 lorry journeys taken off road in Buckinghamshire
HS2 have taken the equivalent of 100,096 HGV journeys off Britain’s roads and cut 11,399 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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HS2 update designs near Lichfield to cut carbon emissions
HS2 have updated designs at Streethay near Lichfield to cut carbon emissions, with 80 per cent less concrete now being used in the project.
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HS2 granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council for two viaducts
HS2 have been given planning permission for two viaducts which will take the railway into Curzon Street Station in Birmingham’s city centre.
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HS2 to deliver seamless mobile coverage
HS2’s infrastructure has been designed to include technology which will offer passengers seamless mobile connectivity.
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Start of work on pioneering ‘green tunnel’ announced by HS2
HS2’s ‘green tunnels’ will, when completed, be covered by earth, trees, and shrubs to fit in with the surrounding countryside.
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Rail industry unite in criticising the removal of the HS2 Golborne Link
The RIA, the Rail Freight Group and the High Speed Rail Group have united in condemning the UK Government’s plans to remove the Golborne Link from HS2.
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HS2 to use AI and LiDAR sensors to develop future stations
HS2 stations will be developed using AI to create a stress-free passenger experience of the future as part of a collaborative project led by OpenSpace Group.
