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November 4, 2023 | Analysis

High Speed 2 scrapped beyond Birmingham

The British rail industry has warned of the long-term consequences of the government’s decision to cancel the remaining sections of the high-speed project to Manchester and Leeds. Robert Preston reports.

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.

March 14, 2022 | Infrastructure

HS2 TBMs complete first stage of tunnelling

Eventually 10 TBMs will dig a combined 103km of tunnels on Britain’s HS2 Phase One.

January 7, 2022 | Infrastructure

HS2 Ltd unveils design for tunnels

HS2 will use techniques similar to those deployed on French high-speed lines.

September 15, 2021 | Europe

HS2 Logistics hub officially opens in north London

Eight trains a day will deliver and remove materials needed for the new London-Birmingham line.

August 18, 2021 | High-speed

HS2 trains contract to be awarded in October

Milestones for Britain’s new high-speed line revealed.

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