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March 24, 2026 | High-speed

Britain considers HS2 speed cut

HS2 Ltd CEO asked to examine lowering maximum speed from 360km/h.

October 3, 2025 | High-speed

HS2 seeks tech specialists to support project reset

Six winning entries will be invited to develop their technology within the HS2 project.

July 30, 2025 | High-speed

HS2 train interiors revealed

High-speed trains to be built by Hitachi and Alstom will feature step-free access.

February 13, 2025 | High-speed

HS2 progresses major junction

IRJ visits the Delta Junction site outside Birmingham where the first viaduct has been completed.

January 9, 2025 | High-speed

Siemens confirms details of four HS2 systems contracts

Firm will supply ETCS Level 2 for ATO and other systems with a total value of €670m.

August 14, 2024 | High-speed

HS2 civils work makes progress

Completion of Balsall Common overbridge at end of this month will mark key milestone for the British high-speed project.

July 23, 2024 | High-speed

Successful reset needed for HS2, says NAO

Measures to reduce costs include renegotiating four main construction contracts.

May 10, 2024 | Passenger

HS2 starting to become a reality

The core section of Britain’s second high-speed line between London and Birmingham has been progressing at pace. Mark Simmons talks exclusively with HS2 Ltd’s chief rail officer Emma Head about how much work remains before the first trains start running.

March 22, 2024 | High-speed

Second drive completed on HS2 Chiltern tunnel

Fit-out of the 16km high-speed tunnel will now follow.

February 28, 2024 | Policy

HS2 funding reallocated to local transport

British government announces £4.7bn originally allocated to the cancelled Manchester section of HS2 will be available for local transport projects including light rail.

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