HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester scrapped HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester scrapped

HS2 Phase’s 2a and b have been scrapped, Downing Street has confirmed.

This will mean the link from Birmingham to Crewe and onwards to Manchester...

richardw@cogni… Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:59
Midlands rail connectivity survey released An aerial view of people walking on the pedestrianised paving above trains outside Birmingham's New Street station, in the city centre. Provided via Istock

The regional transport body Midlands Connect has launched a survey on the creation of a direct rail link between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham...

Elliot Griffiths Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:13
Next phase of electrification begins on Midlands Mainline Rail lines

As part of the Government’s commitment to improving connectivity in the Midlands and the North work has begun on the next stage of the Midland...

Connor Fairhurst Tue, 12/21/2021 - 10:10
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RTM Issue 145

RTM Issue 145

METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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