JV picked for $3.5B California high-speed rail job

A Kiewit Stacey Witbeck Herzog team will construct the 119-mile section running partway between Bakersfield and Merced under a scaled back plan to get trains running by 2033.

Network Rail infrastructure and working practices led to train delays and cancellations

Fewer trains have been cancelled in Wales and the West of England and more are arriving on time, following an investigation into train performance by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The post Network Rail infrastructure and working practices led to train delays and cancellations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineers deployed after small fire led to ‘major disruption’ on Southern network

A fire on the railway line near Rustington in West Sussex led to what Network Rail described as “major disruption” on the Southern Railway network, with no trains running between Worthing and Littlehampton/Barnham. The post Engineers deployed after small fire led to ‘major disruption’ on Southern network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Work begins on £3.2M scheme to replace sections of 132-year old rail bridge in Leeds

Work has begun to strengthen a 132‑year‑old railway bridge in Leeds for the purpose of keeping the structure safe and serviceable for both trains and road users. The post Work begins on £3.2M scheme to replace sections of 132-year old rail bridge in Leeds appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 cost estimated to exceed £100bn and trains not due to start for at least 10 years

The transport secretary Heidi Alexander has said the cost estimate to finish Phase 1 of HS2 has exceeded £100bn and the first trains will not run until at least another decade. The post HS2 cost estimated to exceed £100bn and trains not due to start for at least 10 years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

HS2 - This is Britain's new high-speed rail network 22062023

HS2 provide details of the new bullet style trains and outline the new high-speed rail network that will provide zero carbon travel with more capacity for passengers and freight. This is the future of intercity journeys for the next century and beyond

HS2 - HS2 Design Focus: Small Dean Viaduct, Wendover 19042023

A key viaduct that will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council.

HS2 - HS2 launches third tunnelling machine in London 12042023

New first person view drone footage shows the launch of the third HS2 tunnelling machine in London. The tunnel, however, won’t be used by HS2 trains, but instead will be used to deliver materials and remove spoil from the northern portal where HS2’s twin bored Euston Tunnel will be constructed.

HS2 - HS2's first Curzon Viaduct pier completed as work ramps up in Birmingham city centre site 23012023

HS2 revealed a big construction milestone in Birmingham city centre, with the completion of the first giant V-shaped pier for the 300 metres long viaduct that will bring high speed trains into the new Curzon Street Station.

HS2 - on track to net zero webinar, 22032023

In partnership with Decarbonising Transport Week, this webinar explores: • The project and operation of HS2 – delivering zero carbon travel between London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the biggest cities in Scotland. • HS2’s modal shift impact – enabling more journeys to be made by electric powered trains and active forms of travel in place of fossil fuelled road vehicles and planes. • The prevalence of high-speed rail in Europe and how it has decarbonised the continent’s transport system.