Chiltern tunnel launchpad by HS2 is ready for giant TBMs
HS2 has made all the arrangements with a launchpad for first giant tunneling machines to run through the Chiltern tunnel. The construction of 17m...
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...
£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...
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 calls bids for £370mn Midlands interchange station
Bids are called on by HS2 for the construction of Midlands interchange station worth £370m. This as a two-stage design & build contract will...
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...
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...
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...
Curzon HS2 Street station gains planning permission
HS2 has received planning permission for the Curzon HS2 Street station in Birmingham from Birmingham City Council. The contractors Laing O’Rourke and Murphy have...
Investment of £764m to boost rail links
A £794 million investment package is being announced by Grant Shapps, UK Transport Secretary. This will allow reopening two important rail routes that have...
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