HS2 - Page 4
HS2 marks completion of UK's largest rail bridge
A historic milestone has been reached in the ongoing construction of HS2. On September 5, contractors working on the Colne Valley viaduct in South Hertfordshire successfully lowered the final deck segment into place, solidifying its position as the longest rail bridge in the United Kingdom.
NIC criticises Government’s West Coast ‘do nothing’ policy
The economic prospects of Birmingham and Manchester are being seriously damaged because of the Government’s failure to come up with any plans to improve the West Coast Main Line, to replace the cancelled northern leg of HS2, writes Howard Johnston.
High Speed Rail Group publishes five recommendations to kickstart the UK’s high-speed strategy
The High Speed Rail Group has released a report calling for a comprehensive long-term strategy for high-speed rail which it says will help stimulate economic growth and develop the country’s inter-urban rail network.
HS2 continues with viaduct construction in the West Midlands
Work is continuing on HS2 in the West Midlands as new images released show the first completed sections of the Curzon 3 viaduct. The viaduct once complete will stretch over Digbeth Canal as the line finally enters Curzon Street station.


