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High Speed Two: A progress update

Today’s report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that the High Speed Two railway is over budget and behind schedule because the...

Midlands Connect writes to Boris Johnson: any delay or downgrade of HS2 a “serious concern” and further leaks are “simply unacceptable”

Midlands Connect Chairman Sir John Peace has today (Monday 20 January 2020) written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, urging him to publish the...

IWJS appointed by SCS JV to support HS2 area south enabling works

IWJS, one of the UK’s leading providers of services to wastewater networks and part of M Group Services, has been appointed by SCS JV...

RIA responds to Lord Berkeley’s minority report on Review of HS2

Lord Berkeley has published a minority report on HS2, providing his views on the scheme. Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association, responded:...

Alternative HS2 review ignores scheme’s importance to the Midlands

Responding to Lord Berkeley’s alternative HS2 review, reported in the media recently, Midlands Connect Director Maria Machancoses said: “Lord Berkeley’s suggestion that the government...

Avanti backs Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s campaign for Cumbrian HS2 stops

The new operator of the West Coast Main Line is backing our campaign to ensure that HS2 trains stop at Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme. Avanti...

“HS2 needs a new name” says Railfuture

Enter the Railfuture competition to propose a new name for HS2 which will convey why it is essential and win the support of the...

FTA calls on government to secure the future of HS2

Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of...

“HS2 should go ahead” according to leaked review

The HS2 should go ahead to the full extent, according to the leaked Oakervee review seen by The Times. The review into the feasibility of...

HS2 to streamline procurement process for civils sub-contractors

Four of HS2 Ltd’s biggest contractors will introduce a standardized pre-qualification (PQ) system for subcontractors in a bid to streamline the process, reduce costs...

The North and Midlands ‘must take control’ to deliver true benefits of HS2 and NPR, says review

A report by the Northern Powerhouse Independent Review into HS2 says the North and Midlands must take control of their high-speed network and...

Queen’s Speech shows HS2 Phase 2 (West Mids-Crewe) is still on the agenda

Document released alongside the Queen's Speech today have revealed that the West Midlands to Crewe section of HS2 is still on the agenda, despite...
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GCRE strengthens international credentials with Contrax agreement

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