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The government has launched an independent review into the HS2 programme, Grant Shapps has announced. The Transport Secretary published the terms of reference and timetable for this independent review, which …

The government has been urged to commit to a ‘Northern Budget’ the Transport for the North (TfN) Board. Representing more than 15 million people across the region, the Board is …

HS2 Ltd is pioneering a UK-first by developing augmented reality (AR) training for future staff at Old Oak Common station. The organisation says the power of this AR will be …

The Prime Minister’s commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail has been described as a “major leap forward” for the region. Barry White, Chief Executive at Transport for the North (TfN) was …

The new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited Manchester to promise funding for a faster Manchester to Leeds trans-pennine rail route. Approximately 100 people were on hand to hear the …

The Mayor of the Sheffield City Region has unveiled the city’s Integrated Rail Plan. Produced by Sheffield City Region and local authority partners, the Integrated Rail Plan has been supported …

Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP has said the next Prime Minister must give their full backing to HS2. The former ex-Chief Whip and Transport Secretary was visiting key rail suppliers in …

High speed trains could run between Manchester and Liverpool in the future, after proposed changes to HS2 Phase 2b were announced. A consultation has been launched by the government on …

Work on High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) is supporting 9,000 jobs across England. One of the continent’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects, HS2 will provide a faster connection from …

Railtex 2019 has unveiled a comprehensive educational programme when Birmingham’s NEC plays host to the three-day event in May. Between 14th to 16th May this year, the industry’s foremost exhibition …