Linking HS2 with Scotland and Wales deemed central to union connectivity

Improving links between the existing rail network and High Speed 2 (HS2) is integral to creating better transport connections between England, Scotland and Wales, Sir Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Review concludes. The post Linking HS2 with Scotland and Wales deemed central to union connectivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Union Connectivity Review: 7 road schemes named for investment

Seven roads across the UK should be upgraded to improve connectivity across the union, a government commissioned report has recommended. Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy has singled out the road routes, along with a number of rail connections, as crucial to improving transport links… The post Union Connectivity Review: 7 road schemes named for investment appeared first on Construction News.

Union Connectivity Review | Sir Peter Hendy outlines 11 ways to better connect the UK

Sir Peter Hendy has concluded his review of cross border connections in the UK. The post Union Connectivity Review | Sir Peter Hendy outlines 11 ways to better connect the UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Spate of bridge strikes leads to warning over risk of ‘catastrophic accident’ on UK railways

Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy has warned of the possibility of a "catastrophic accident" on the UK's rail network, following a spate of bridge strikes in recent days. The post Spate of bridge strikes leads to warning over risk of ‘catastrophic accident’ on UK railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Planned rail upgrades could be deferred due to rise in ‘staycationing’  

Rail upgrades planned for the August Bank Holiday and over Christmas could be deferred due to the anticipated increase in people holidaying the UK this year. The post Planned rail upgrades could be deferred due to rise in ‘staycationing’   appeared first on New Civil Engineer.