High Speed Rail College changes track
Within 18 months of operations, the National College for High Speed Rail has developed a ‘new vision’ to widen its remit from just trains...
Interesting details on the innovative footbridge developed quickly by Network Rail
Network Rail took a massive leap in constructing a footbridge that’s developed using plastic material with easy installation put in place. The design is...
Guildford station scheme worth £200m is under way
The £200m redevelopment plan of Guildford Station will soon be started by Network Rail and Kier. The deal will cover approximately 100 build to...
HS2 costs could raise to £106bn
As per the report from Oakervee regarding the future of HS2 has raised the fears of costs hitting £106bn, the reports warn that the...
Heathrow rail link bid race worth £900m is delayed by two years
The Western Rail Link to Heathrow that costs around £900m is delayed for tender call until summer 2022. Network Rail has delayed it due...
Van Elle succeeds deal with HS2 for ground improvement
A contract with HS2 will allow foundations specialist Van Elle to improve ground stability for construction in North West London. It has already started...
Shapps grants green light for HS2 permanent works
The works for the biggest newly built railway station in the UK will be taken forward by HS2 after gaining go ahead signal from...
£589m allocated to kickstart Transpennine main line upgrades across the North
The Government has allocated £589m to kickstart work on the railway Transpennine main line upgrades between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. These upgrades will establish...
Bidding starts for Birmingham HS2 station
HS2 has opened the bidding for Birmingham’s landmark Curzon Street station worth £570m. Rail procurement chiefs have chosen for a two-stage bid process for...
New minister appointed for HS2
Andrew Stephenson(Lancashire MP) has been appointed as the new Minister for the HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. The new minister Andrew Stephenson will be...
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