HS2 changes Manchester tunnel design to prevent flooding

HS2 Ltd has altered its design for the project's Manchester tunnel to reduce future flood impacts in West Didsbury. The post HS2 changes Manchester tunnel design to prevent flooding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Consultation launched on West Midlands rail plans with focus on HS2 and Midlands Railway Hub

A consultation has now been launched on the updated draft West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy 2022-2050. The post Consultation launched on West Midlands rail plans with focus on HS2 and Midlands Railway Hub appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 Manchester legislation starts it journey today

Draft legislation to enable construction of part of phase 2b is laid before parliament today.

Leeds to get trams but not high speed rail

The government has torn up plans to take HS2 to Leeds but is giving the city a tram system.

HS2 vows not to set ‘over optimistic’ cost estimates for northern phase

HS2 Ltd’s board has vowed to be “fully transparent” and not ‘“over-optimistic” when it comes to setting budget estimates and construction schedules for Phase 2b of the line between the Midlands and Manchester, latest minutes have revealed. The post HS2 vows not to set ‘over optimistic’ cost estimates for northern phase appeared first on New Civil Engineer.