HS2

  • Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility in Leeds

    Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility in Leeds

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    The University of Leeds’ Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration will revolutionise the way new railway systems are invented, developed and brought into service.

  • Nameplate auction takes Crewe charity event total to more than £70,000

    Nameplate auction takes Crewe charity event total to more than £70,000

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    Predicted wet and windy weather failed to deter visitors from attending the Crewe diesel depot open day on June 8.

  • Major HS2 decision delayed

    Major HS2 decision delayed

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    A decision over which company will operate HS2 trains is delayed amid concerns with the project and bidders suffering upheaval.

  • HS2 reveal plans to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail

    HS2 reveal plans to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail

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    Changes to the proposed HS2 route have been announced to connect the line with Northern Powerhouse Rail.

  • First pictures of HS2 train designs revealed

    First pictures of HS2 train designs revealed

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    Images showing designs of HS2 trains have been released for the first time.

  • New ‘radical’ vision for Birmingham Moor Street unveiled

    New ‘radical’ vision for Birmingham Moor Street unveiled

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    STRIKING new images of a radical but respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). The images are part of proposals to redevelop the station and improve links with Birmingham New Street and HS2 services at Curzon Street. The concourse area would double, two additional platform faces…

  • Former Alstom factory reduced to rubble at Washwood Heath

    Former Alstom factory reduced to rubble at Washwood Heath

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    DEMOLITION of the former Alstom factory at Washwood Heath began in late-February. The site was previously used by Metro-Cammell, and was where the majority of Virgin ‘Pendolino’ trains were completed.  Redevelopment of the site – located at the centre of the HS2 network – is in excess of 110,000 sq m, and will permit the…

  • HS2 unveils designs for Old Oak Common interchange

    HS2 unveils designs for Old Oak Common interchange

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    HIGH Speed 2 Ltd has revealed the designs for the HS2 Phase 1 station at Old Oak Common, and appointed construction partners for its two London stations.  Old Oak Common will have platforms both below and above ground, linked by a ‘light and airy’ concourse, and will eventually have direct services to three major airports…

  • £39billion plan to transform northern England’s rail network

    £39billion plan to transform northern England’s rail network

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    THE region’s ‘single biggest transport intervention since the Industrial Revolution’ is the bold ambition unveiled in Transport for the North’s (TfN) plans to develop the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) network over the next 20 years.  TfN’s board, which includes representatives of the various city regions, local and regional authorities, business leaders and transport bodies from…

  • Last run for Parliamentary service

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    A DAILY parliamentary service from London Paddington to South Ruislip ceased operation on December 7,a casualty of developing parts of West London for the HS2 line. More than 190 people travelled on the last train compared to the usual handful of passengers. Operation of the Chiltern Railways service was used to maintain route knowledge for drivers to…

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