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We are an industry body dedicated to advancing the UK’s rail infrastructure, with a particular focus on high-speed rail and better-connected, new rail systems. https://www.rail-leaders.com/
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · May 19
Last week, High Speed Rail Group held constructive discussions with colleagues at HM Treasury, following our recent submissions to both the Comprehensive Spending Review and the 10-Year Infrastructure Plan consultations.

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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 36m
New high-speed train network could link every single capital city in Europe.
New high-speed train network could link every single capital city in Europe
The ambitious project will take 20 years to complete.
metro.co.uk
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 2d
New Yougov polling finds strong public support for the building of new high-speed rail lines between cities in the north.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 3d
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair.
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair - Rail UK
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair - General Interest
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 3d
We are delighted to announce the appointment of former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Huw Merriman, as our Non-Executive Chair.

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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 3d
The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis.

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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 3d
Trains to travel at over 300km/h on Poland’s new high-speed railway.
Polish trains to speed at over 300 km/h
Poland currently has no trains running above 200 km/h.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 4d
High‑speed rail grows 10% as Europe boosts infrastructure spending.
EU report: high‑speed rail grows 10% as Europe boosts infrastructure spending
Europe’s high‑speed rail network expanded by more than 1,000 km in four years, as EU countries increased spending on rail infrastructure to record levels, according to the European…
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 4d
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands.
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands  - Construction Management
Career opportunities across the HS2 project are helping to boost local employment in the West Midlands.
constructionmanagement.co.uk
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 4d
Resurrect HS2 northern leg to boost rail freight capacity, say UK manufacturers.
Resurrect HS2 northern leg to boost rail freight capacity, say UK manufacturers
Reviving line to Manchester and Leeds would help get lorries off roads and cut emissions, according to lobby group
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 4d
Resurrect HS2 northern leg to boost rail freight capacity, say UK manufacturers.
Resurrect HS2 northern leg to boost rail freight capacity, say UK manufacturers
Reviving line to Manchester and Leeds would help get lorries off roads and cut emissions, according to lobby group
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 5d
Productivity is the top reason for business travellers to choose rail, survey finds.
Productivity trumps sustainability for business travellers
EUROPE: The ability to use a train as a rolling office space is the key factor driving business customers to pick rail over other modes when they travel for work, according to a survey commissioned…
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 5d
Four million tons of clay moved in HS2 excavation.
HS2: West London tunnel section completed with 'huge' machines
Engineers have begun the process of lifting the machines used on the project to the surface.
www.bbc.co.uk
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 5d
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.
‘It’s working’: HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years | New Civil Engineer
The programme to build the UK’s new high-speed rail line has repeatedly seen timescales slip and budgets blown in recent years, leading to the appointment
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 5d
Review: Off The Rails – The Inside Story of HS2 by Sally Gimson

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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 6d
High-speed train links for travel to major European cities gets under way.
High-speed train links for travel to European cities gets under way
The High Speed Rail Network is expected to be completed in 20 years and a European study estimates the cost of implementation will be €546 billion.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 6d
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers.
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers - Rail UK
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers - Rail Projects
railuk.com
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 6d
21 apprentices and graduates start two-year training programme with HS2.
21 apprentices and graduates start two-year training programme with HS2
HS2, has welcomed a new intake of 21 apprentices and graduates to start a two-year training programme.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 6d
Regional authorities are piecing together a potential future rail plan for growth in the North of England.
Regional authorities are piecing together a future rail plan for growth in the North of England
The need for improved rail connections in the north of England can’t be ignored, so local authorities are piecing together plans themselves.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 7d
New Yougov polling finds strong public support for the building of new high-speed rail lines between cities in the north.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 9d
Innovation accelerator to support HS2 project reset.
Innovation Accelerator to support High Speed 2 project reset
UK: Applications have opened for the latest round of the High Speed 2 Innovation Accelerator, which is intended to address three specific challenges as part of the government's 'reset' of the HS2…
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 9d
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers.
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers | RailBusinessDaily
HS2 Ltd, the company building Britain’s new high-speed railway, has bolstered its investment in future talent by welcoming a new cohort of apprentices and HS2 Ltd, the company building Britain’s new…
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 10d
HS2’s Old Oak Common station could boost the local economy by £10 billion over a decade.
HS2’s Old Oak Common station could boost local economy by £10 billion over a decade
The opening of the HS2 station at Old Oak Common could boost the local economy by £10 billion over a decade, according to a HS2 commissioned report.
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 10d
Productivity is the top reason for business travellers to choose rail, survey finds.
Productivity trumps sustainability for business travellers
EUROPE: The ability to use a train as a rolling office space is the key factor driving business customers to pick rail over other modes when they travel for work, according to a survey commissioned…
www.railwaygazette.com
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 10d
Four million tons of clay moved in HS2 excavation.
HS2: West London tunnel section completed with 'huge' machines
Engineers have begun the process of lifting the machines used on the project to the surface.
www.bbc.co.uk
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High Speed Rail Group @hsrailgroup.bsky.social · 10d
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail.
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail
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