High Speed Rail Group
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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.
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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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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
December 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands.
The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis.
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HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
'Innovation and ingenuity in the Chilterns' | Ground Engineering
A visit to High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
www.geplus.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
Europe seeks action in new plan for high-speed rail.
Europe seeks action in new plan for high-speed rail
A range of initiatives aims to accelerate implementation of the European Commission's High-Speed Rail Action Plan over the coming years.
www.railjournal.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Europe seeks action in new plan for high-speed rail.
HS2 first as giant bridge slid across live motorway.
HS2 first as giant bridge slid across live motorway
Watch timelapse footage of pioneering 4,600-tonne viaduct installation
www.constructionenquirer.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
HS2 first as giant bridge slid across live motorway.
Connecting Spain and France through high-speed rail.
Connecting Spain and France through high-speed rail
Supported by the CEF Transport programme, the ‘Y Vasca’ railway line will seamlessly link the Basque cities of San Sebastián, Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz with France and the wider European high-speed…
cinea.ec.europa.eu
December 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Connecting Spain and France through high-speed rail.
High-speed rail passengers in Spain shoot up 77% and prices drop 40% thanks to competition.
High-speed rail passengers in Spain shoot up 77% and prices drop 40% thanks to competition | Sur in English
The national market and competition regulator (CNMC) reveals that the arrival of Iryo and Ouigo drove passenger numbers to record highs, while rail outstrips air travel o
www.surinenglish.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
High-speed rail passengers in Spain shoot up 77% and prices drop 40% thanks to competition.
Businesses push government to extend HS2 line to Crewe.
Call to extend HS2 from London to Crewe by rail businesses
The firms want it to run to Crewe instead of the current plan to stop north of Birmingham.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Businesses push government to extend HS2 line to Crewe.
HS2 progresses cut-and-cover tunnel after road realignment.
HS2 progresses cut-and-cover tunnel after road realignment | Ground Engineering
The next stage of excavation work on High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) longest cut-and-cover tunnel is set to begin after the realignment of a local road in Northamptonshire.
www.geplus.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
HS2 progresses cut-and-cover tunnel after road realignment.
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…
www.railwaygazette.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Innovation accelerator to support HS2 project reset.
Yougov polling finds strong public support for the building of new high-speed rail lines between cities in the north.
December 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Yougov polling finds strong public support for the building of new high-speed rail lines between cities in the north.
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
December 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
HS2 invests in young people’s future careers.
Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief.
Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief
The bloc – which will present plan this autumn – wants train travel to compete with planes on connectivity and cost
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief.
Restored HS2 grassland begins to flourish.
Restored HS2 grassland begins to flourish
HS2 have been working to improve the area around the Chiltern Tunnel.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Restored HS2 grassland begins to flourish.
HS2 weathers the challenges of green tunnel works.
HS2 weathers the challenges of green tunnel works | Construction News
Building two of Europe’s longest cut-and-cover green tunnels for the HS2 high-speed rail line was always going to throw up challenges. The G2S project
www.constructionnews.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
HS2 weathers the challenges of green tunnel works.
Thanks to everyone who joined our Parliamentary Reception. HS2 and other major rail projects have built a world-leading UK supply chain and delivered real benefits nationwide. Continued commitment will mean more jobs, skills, investment and better connectivity.
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined our Parliamentary Reception. HS2 and other major rail projects have built a world-leading UK supply chain and delivered real benefits nationwide. Continued commitment will mean more jobs, skills, investment and better connectivity.
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
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Productivity is the top reason for business travellers to choose rail, survey finds.
Map reveals new high-speed European train network that shaves 9 hours off journeys.
Map shows new European train routes that could shave 9 hours off journeys
The ambitious project, from the European Commission, aims to develop high-speed rail across the EU.
metro.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Map reveals new high-speed European train network that shaves 9 hours off journeys.
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
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Resurrect HS2 northern leg to boost rail freight capacity, say UK manufacturers.
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel.
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel | RailBusinessDaily
The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward this week with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next The construction of HS2’s longest green…
news.railbusinessdaily.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel.
The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis.
www.rail-leaders.com/publications...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The clock is ticking on the West Coast Main Line’s looming capacity crisis.
www.rail-leaders.com/publications...
www.rail-leaders.com/publications...
HS2 is unlocking a powerful new growth corridor between London and the West Midlands.
The Hidden Goldmine Along the HS2 Route | Rail Technology Magazine
Mark Wild, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, has called on the UK property sector to harness the transformative investment potential o
www.railtechnologymagazine.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
HS2 is unlocking a powerful new growth corridor between London and the West Midlands.
Huge support for new TGV line in south-west France.
‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France
87% of people polled say they are in favour of the project
www.connexionfrance.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Huge support for new TGV line in south-west France.
Portugal high-speed rail projects gets green light.
Portugal high-speed rail projects gets green light
The nation received the all clear for funding from the European Investment Bank.
www.newsweek.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Portugal high-speed rail projects gets green light.
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
www.newcivilengineer.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.