HS2 Celebrates Installation of Final M6 Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the installation of its final viaduct across the M6 as the second structure has been put in place near Chelmsley Wood. The final section of the 4750-tonne structure was launched above the north and southbound carriageway (junction 4/4a) using giant hydraulic jacks while vehicles travelled below –
Metro Extension Work Underway at HS2 Curzon Street Station Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20260 Construction of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension has reached the HS2 Curzon Street station site. Contractors will now prepare the ground for track installation on the final section of the route. The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), which is delivering the project on behalf of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), has taken
HS2 Celebrates Progress on Green Tunnel at Wendover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20260 HS2 has announced the latest stage of progress on a ‘green tunnel’ at Wendover in Buckinghamshire. This week has seen the completion of the central part of the cut-and-cover structure, which has been designed specifically to cut noise and disturbance for those living nearby. The last segment being lifted into position at
HS2 Engineers Complete Construction of Westbury Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final touches on a major viaduct that will eventually carry new high-speed trains across a floodplain of the River Great Ouse near Brackley. The Westbury viaduct, which is set low in the landscape to the east of the town, measures in at 320 metres in length,
HS2: First Six Platforms Constructed at Old Oak Common Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20260 HS2 has announced the completion of the first six platforms in the underground station box at Old Oak Common in west London. Each of the new underground platforms will be served by HS2’s fleet of new high-speed trains, which will transport passengers between the capital and the West Midlands, as well
HS2 Signs New Civil Engineering Contracts as Part of Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced a successful renegotiation of contracts with two civil engineering joint-ventures as part of the programme’s wider reset. New commercial contracts have now been signed with both EKFB and Align, collectively amounting to more than 100km of the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands. Two major contracts
Transport Secretary to Invoke Japanese Inspiration for HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20260 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ambitions for HS2 to match levels of success previously set by Japan’s Shinkansen network or “bullet trains”. The Transport Secretary recently made a trip to Japan and travelled along the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka. Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, with the Shinkansen train © Department for
PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail’s New Delivery Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20260 Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. [embedded content] In this latest episode, we discuss the latest changes to
HS2 Costs and Timetable Increased as Government Announces Project Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 The UK Government has announced revised costs and delivery timeframes for HS2, with the Transport Secretary outlining plans to reset the high-speed rail project following what ministers described as “years of mismanagement.” Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government would aim to deliver the railway “as quickly as possible and at
HS2 Completes Construction of Network’s Tallest Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 – the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network – which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking a new milestone for the high-speed rail
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will
HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services. Situated two miles northeast of Birmingham city centre; the existing structure spans a 183-metre section of the B4114, which will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on 10 May ahead of a
Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 An oral evidence session held yesterday by The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could boost economic growth in the North of England. During the session, attendees were questioned on how published plans might align with government growth goals for the North, with scrutiny
HS2 Simplification Plans Raise Questions Over Speed Cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Last week, the UK Department for Transport announced that HS2 Ltd will explore simplification measures, including potentially lowering its planned top speed. These proposals aim to reduce delays and overall costs. An update on the proposals is expected this summer. Meanwhile, the industry has reacted to the announcement, expressing concerns regarding
HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the
HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands. The last of 11 tunnelling machines purpose-built for the project has now begun its drive from Old Oak Common station in west London towards Euston, the railway’s terminus. The TBM
Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 The final deck segment for HS2’s Delta junction has been manufactured at a purpose-built factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire – the last of over 2,700 that will make up a complex triangular network of viaducts outside Birmingham. Each deck segment weighs up to 85 tonnes, and, once constructed,
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
HS2: Porous Portals Completed on Northern End of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 HS2 has announced the completion of construction work on two large portal extensions at the northern end of the tunnel beneath the Chiltern Hills. The structures, which are known as porous portals, have been engineered to eliminate the possibility of trains creating a sonic boom when they enter the tunnel at
HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of the project’s latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station – marking a key milestone in the delivery of the new, high-speed rail line. The portion of the route itself has been deemed ‘essential’ by
HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the line’s longest tunnel, bringing to an end a project that began nearly five years ago. The Chiltern tunnel, which will soon be fitted with tracks and overhead equipment during a later phase of the project, is set to
HS2 Achieves Peak Production Rate Across 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 HS2 has published a new set of figures outlining headway made by the project both above and below ground throughout 2025. The year, which included a fundamental reset for the infrastructure programme, saw a peak production rate, with 23 miles of deep-bore tunnels having been excavated on the opening section of
HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway. The structure was ‘slid’ into place over the course of a 17 hour-long operation consisting of a three-stage process to both assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of
Construction Resumed on HS2’s Longest Green Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 HS2’s longest green tunnel is a step closer to completion following the realignment of a key local road, allowing for the next phase of excavations. The new tunnel is set to stretch for a total of 2.7km, and is being built inside a shallow cutting near Greatworth, West Northamptonshire with a
HS2 Prepares Bridge for Placement Over Birmingham Ring Road Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 An HS2 engineering team is making preparations for the placement of a 112m long, 1,632 tonne steel bridge over a section of Birmingham’s ring road, Lawley Middleway, this August. The work will be delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and bridge contractor, Mammoet. Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place
VIDEO: HS2 Showcases Train Interior Mockup at Alstom’s Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20250 HS2 Ltd has revealed the concept designs for the interior of its Class 895 high-speed trains. The unveiling is taking place at The Greatest Gathering, a large-scale public exhibition hosted at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works from 1–3 August 2025. This is part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, marking two
HS2 to Showcase Class 895 Concept Model at The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 HS2 has announced that those attending Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend (1-3 August) will be among the very first to receive an exclusive tour of a life-sized model carriage fitted to reflect the concept design for its Class 895 train. The display aims to showcase the collaborative
Resetting HS2: Learning from the Past to Build the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20250 The UK’s HS2 project promises faster journeys, new economic opportunities, and relief for the increasingly congested West Coast Main Line. However, its delivery has been fraught with challenges that must be acknowledged and overcome to realise these benefits. To address the issues, the UK Transport Committee held a parliamentary session with
HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London, hitting a major milestone in the construction of infrastructure for the service. Completed by the fourth of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) on 26 June; the twin-bore tunnel is the second longest on the
UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 The UK government has confirmed it will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review into the HS2 project, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control and rebuild public confidence. The review, commissioned in October 2024, highlighted long-standing issues in the management of HS2.
First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.The platform, which is one of six set to be installed at the to-be-superhub in West London in anticipation of HS2’s arrival, has been built in advance of an additional
IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project’s Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London. The TBM’s 9.48 metre diameter cutterhead, front and middle shield (weighing 850 tonnes) were lifted from the earth on Sunday 25 May following the completion of its 5-mile journey
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Contractors working on HS2 have completed construction of portal extensions at the southern end of the Chiltern Tunnel, a measure designed to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains. The tunnel, which is 10 miles long and located to the north-west of London, will accommodate trains travelling at up to 200mph. The
Midlands Hub plan to boost east-west connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 UK: The Midlands Connect consortium of local authorities and regional transport bodies has unveiled proposals for a £2bn package of targeted improvements to boost rail services in the East and West Midlands. The group is seeking £25m in government funding to develop the business case for its Midlands Rail Hub programme,
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Commons report questions need for HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 A NEW House of Commons report has cast doubt on the need for HS2, and says that many of its benefits, such as increasing capacity, could be achieved in other ways at lower cost. The report is a Commons Library Briefing, written to inform MPs. These Briefings are not intended to
Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 On 23 June it is International Women in Engineering Day. HS2 Ltd is one of the companies in rail proactively working towards changing the employment landscape in construction and engineering. Curzon Street Station visual © HS2 Ltd At Railtex this year Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2, gave a
12 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Floods disrupt train services FLOODS have been disrupting train services in many parts of the country after torrential rain during the past 24 hours. Some London lines were badly affected last night, and for a while passengers were advised to avoid the south London area. The situation is improving now, but
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Changes signalled for HS2 route in North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 THE government is reconsidering the route of HS2 between Crewe and Manchester and also between Birmingham and Leeds, which are jointly known as Phase 2b. A consultation has been launched on proposals to use HS2 as a regional route, by providing two new junctions so that Northern Powerhouse Rail services could
Siemens Mobility Joins Competition to Win HS2 Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 HS2 train design as submitted by Siemens Mobility Ltd © Siemens Siemens Mobility’s Experience in the High-Speed Sector Siemens wanted to highlight its experience in the high-speed sector for both rolling stock and infrastructure. It said its Velaro platform was used in several countries, such as Spain, China, Russia, Germany, France and
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Not to be outdone by Alstom and its unveiling of its proposed design for the new HS2 trains, Bombardier and Hitachi also reveal their first image of their proposed HS2 train design. Bombardier-Hitachi HS2 train design © Bombardier Bombardier-Hitachi Joint HS2 Rolling Stock Bid Bombardier and Hitachi announced in July last year that they
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the