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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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HS2 delayed beyond 2033 as minister attacks appalling mess'

HS2's completion is delayed past 2033 due to mismanagement, with no updated cost confirmed, pointing to significant overruns and public trust issues.
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5 months ago
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HS2's northwest London portal designed to eliminate sonic booms from high speed trains

HS2 implements innovative tunnel extensions to prevent sonic booms from high-speed trains entering at 200mph.
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5 days ago

Three million tons of chalk give birth to rare grassland habitat on HS2's Colne Valley slopes

HS2 excavated chalk is being reused to create a 127-hectare chalk grassland nature reserve beside the M25, with native trees and specialist chalk plants.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Four million tons of clay moved in HS2 excavation

Four TBMs completed excavation of the 8.4-mile Northolt tunnel beneath west London; engineers are lifting the TBMs, including 'Anne', to the surface.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail updates include Bakerloo extension funding, HS2 construction and controversy, Eurostar restoration benefits, service reliability issues, local redevelopment objections, and passenger safety measures.
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fromianVisits
1 month ago

From frosted glass to fold-out toddler seats: The details shaping HS2's new trains

The future HS2 Class 895 trains emphasize layout usability, using grey mock-ups to avoid design debates.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Started too soon: HS2 boss blames pressure for early construction start for later problems

HS2's civil engineering is two to three years behind schedule due to early construction start and unknown risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

HS2 already billions over budget with work just over halfway done', says rail boss

HS2 construction costs have escalated significantly from initial projections, raising concerns over management and ongoing project viability.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

HS2 should be largely completed' by now but is just over halfway there, boss admits

HS2 construction is only 60% completed, delayed by starting work without finalized designs or consents.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

HS2 completes 8.4-mile tunnels under west London ahead of Euston TBM launch

Two 8.4-mile HS2 railway tunnels under west London have been completed, enhancing the high-speed rail network in the UK.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to announce in Parliament that HS2 will not meet its target date of 2033 due to cost overruns.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Reviews show Tories wasted billions of pounds on HS2, transport secretary to say

The previous Conservative government's mismanagement of HS2 has led to excessive costs and wasted taxpayer money, as identified in recent reviews.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reviews show Tories wasted billions of pounds on HS2, transport secretary to say

Conservatives mishandled HS2 project, leading to significant financial waste and mismanagement, as stated by the transport secretary.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour had the chance to finally kill off HS2. Instead, it's throwing more money into the pit | Simon Jenkins

HS2's funding and cost challenges have been largely ignored in public discussions about government spending.
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

HS2 helping to reopen a disused platform at the "Downtown Abbey" station

HS2's surplus ballast aids reopening a historic railway platform, enhancing capacity for events and showcasing railway heritage.
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

HS2's Old Oak Common station milestone with first rail platforms assembled

HS2's Old Oak Common station milestones signal significant progress towards a future transport hub in London.
The new station is projected to become the busiest in the UK, handling 250,000 daily passengers.
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

HS2 lifts up its second tunnelling machine after 5-mile journey under London

TBM Caroline has completed its task in the HS2 Northolt Tunnel after excavating over 1.2 million tonnes of earth.
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

Crown Estate takes 50% stake in Euston station oversite redevelopment

The government indirectly owns half of HS2's Euston station redevelopment via the Crown Estate.
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