High Speed Rail Group
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We are an industry body dedicated to advancing the UK’s rail infrastructure, with a particular focus on high-speed rail and better-connected, new rail systems.
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Last week, High Speed Rail Group held constructive discussions with colleagues at HM Treasury, following our recent submissions to both the Comprehensive Spending Review and the 10-Year Infrastructure Plan consultations.
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Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief.
Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief
The bloc – which will present plan this autumn – wants train travel to compete with planes on connectivity and cost
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Expanded high-speed rail network part of vision for Europe, says EU’s transport chief.
HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
'Innovation and ingenuity in the Chilterns' | Ground Engineering
A visit to High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
www.geplus.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.
‘It’s working’: HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years | New Civil Engineer
The programme to build the UK’s new high-speed rail line has repeatedly seen timescales slip and budgets blown in recent years, leading to the appointment
www.newcivilengineer.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:38 PM
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.
UK to build new rail line between Birmingham and Manchester.
UK to build new Birmingham-Manchester rail line two years after HS2 scrapped
Plans expected to be set out alongside new Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals as Labour tries to woo voters from Nigel Farage’s Reform
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:29 AM
UK to build new rail line between Birmingham and Manchester.
HS2 plans approved for listed station building.
HS2 plans approved for listed Birmingham station building
Architecture linked to the old Curzon Street Station is set to be preserved as HS2 draws closer nearby.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
HS2 plans approved for listed station building.
HS2 final tunnel drive to Euston starts next week.
HS2 final tunnel drive to Euston starts next week
Skanska Costain Strabag to start last 4.5 mile tunnelling phase
www.constructionenquirer.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
HS2 final tunnel drive to Euston starts next week.
HS2 achieves peak production rate across 2025.
HS2 Achieves Peak Production Rate Across 2025
HS2 has published a new set of figures outlining headway made by the project both above and below ground throughout 2025.
railway-news.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM
HS2 achieves peak production rate across 2025.
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail.
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail
www.ecf.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM
When slow meets fast: Integrating cycling into high-speed rail.
West Midlands to Crewe line may be needed sooner than planned.
Rail minister admits new West Midlands to Crewe line may be ‘needed sooner’ than planned | New Civil Engineer
Phase 2a of HS2 was intended to build a new high-speed railway between Birmingham and Crewe that would have alleviated considerable capacity constraints
www.newcivilengineer.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:24 PM
West Midlands to Crewe line may be needed sooner than planned.
HS2 prepares to bore its final tunnels as Euston approach begins next week.
HS2 prepares to bore its final tunnels as Euston TBM launch date confirmed
The first of the tunnel boring machines that will dig HS2’s last two tunnels is due to set off on its journey to Euston station next week.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:28 PM
HS2 prepares to bore its final tunnels as Euston approach begins next week.
Chiltern Tunnel civil works complete in major HS2 milestone.
Chiltern Tunnel Civil Works Complete in Major HS2 Milestone | Rail Technology Magazine
Construction of HS2’s longest tunnel has officially wrapped up, delivering a major civil engineering landmark for the high‑speed
www.railtechnologymagazine.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Chiltern Tunnel civil works complete in major HS2 milestone.
Birmingham teenager becomes HS2’s 2,000th apprentice.
Birmingham teenager becomes HS2’s 2,000th apprentice
A Birmingham teenager has just become the 2,000th apprentice to be recruited by HS2.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Birmingham teenager becomes HS2’s 2,000th apprentice.
Global high-speed rail network to grow nearly 5% annually, says new report.
Global high-speed rail network to grow nearly 5% annually, says new report – and it’s not just China
SCI Verkehr’s latest study reveals a rapidly expanding international high-speed rail market, led increasingly by emerging economies like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the perhaps pre-emptively, the US.…
www.railtech.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Global high-speed rail network to grow nearly 5% annually, says new report.
HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM
HS2's Wendover tunnel highlights the innovation, logistical precision and complexity involved in the mega project.
Productivity is the top reason for business travellers to choose rail, survey finds.
Productivity trumps sustainability for business travellers
EUROPE: The ability to use a train as a rolling office space is the key factor driving business customers to pick rail over other modes when they travel for work, according to a survey commissioned…
www.railwaygazette.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Productivity is the top reason for business travellers to choose rail, survey finds.
Construction completes on HS2’s longest tunnel.
Construction completes on HS2’s longest tunnel
Civil engineering works have completed in the Chilterns on HS2’s longest tunnel.
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Construction completes on HS2’s longest tunnel.
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands.
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands - Construction Management
Career opportunities across the HS2 project are helping to boost local employment in the West Midlands.
constructionmanagement.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 AM
HS2 welcomes new recruits in the West Midlands.
New Shinkansen train for Japan designed in UK.
New Shinkansen train for Japan designed in UK
UK Consultancy Tangerine has designed a new high-speed Shinkansen train for the East Japan Railway Company.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
New Shinkansen train for Japan designed in UK.
What do apprentices consider the pros and cons of their route into the industry?
What do apprentices consider pros and cons of their route into the industry?
While the “traditional” route to being an engineer is going to university and gaining qualifications, another pathway into the industry is to train while
www.newcivilengineer.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
What do apprentices consider the pros and cons of their route into the industry?
HS2 completes landmark river realignment to boost biodiversity.
HS2 completes landmark river realignment to boost biodiversity | Rail Technology Magazine
HS2 has completed a major environmental milestone in Warwickshire with the 749-metre reali
www.railtechnologymagazine.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
HS2 completes landmark river realignment to boost biodiversity.
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.
January 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
HS2 reset sees productivity uptick and targets civils completion in 4 years.
HS2's historic station repairs set for approval.
HS2 repair plan for Birmingham station set for approval
The city council says the proposed work aims to safeguard the old Curzon Street Station.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
HS2's historic station repairs set for approval.
Innovation accelerator to support HS2 project reset.
Innovation Accelerator to support High Speed 2 project reset
UK: Applications have opened for the latest round of the High Speed 2 Innovation Accelerator, which is intended to address three specific challenges as part of the government's 'reset' of the HS2…
www.railwaygazette.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Innovation accelerator to support HS2 project reset.
Map reveals new high-speed European train network that shaves 9 hours off journeys.
Map shows new European train routes that could shave 9 hours off journeys
The ambitious project, from the European Commission, aims to develop high-speed rail across the EU.
metro.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Map reveals new high-speed European train network that shaves 9 hours off journeys.
Industry speaks out on rail plans.
Industry Speaks Out on Rail Plans | Rail Technology Magazine
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of its long-term intention to build a new railway li
www.railtechnologymagazine.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Industry speaks out on rail plans.