UK manifesto from High Speed Rail Group
A comprehensive long-term strategy to develop the UK’s inter-urban rail network. That, says the industry-wide High Speed Rail Group, is essential for future economic growth and achieving net…
UK 2023: twelve months on the rails
Reviewing 2023 reveals a year of ups and downs. Downest of them all was probably the ditching of the Manchester leg of the HS2 project, writes UK Correspondent…
HS2 uncertainty is a kick in the teeth for Leeds
New research shows residents of the north of England city of Leeds believe the UK government’s ability to handle major infrastructure projects is inadequate. They say the city…
HS2: build quicker is cheaper says industry leader
It would be cheaper to deliver Britain’s HS2 high speed rail project quickly, instead of the UK government decision to pause work on non-core parts of the route.…
UK logistics operator proves low carbon at high speed is possible
Specialist express logistics conveyor InterCity RailFreight has been promoting its low carbon credentials. They were among several stakeholder groups taking part in the debate on the future of…
Strategic priorities for HS2
HS2, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, is gradually being implemented. The High Speed Rail Group highlights six strategic priorities that the planned line between…