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Mike Brown announced as chair of HS2 Ltd

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that Mike Brown will be taking over as HS2 Ltd chair, working alongside CEO Mark Wild to deliver...

HS2 breaks through in Brum

HS2’s giant tunnelling machine Mary Ann broke through on Friday 9 May, marking the end of her mission to excavate the first bore of...

HS2: opportunities for all

The UK's largest infrastructure project is setting new standards when it comes to reflecting the modern society it is being built to serve. High Speed...

Second TBM finishes five-mile journey

On 3 April, HS2 completed a five-mile tunnel drive under London using one of four giant tunnelling machines being deployed to build the railway’s...

HS2 work bootcamp to upskill Camden residents for construction jobs

A new skills bootcamp designed to fast-track careers in construction has opened its doors at HS2’s Euston site. Aimed at getting local people ‘job ready’...

Siemens Mobility secures £560 million HS2 contracts

Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance. Siemens Mobility will...

Construction of HS2 giant box structure under A46 approaches final phase

Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure designed to take the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire has taken a major...

Tributes paid to Sir Kenneth Grange, designer of the Intercity 125

Sir Kenneth Grange, designer of the Intercity 125 train, has passed away aged 95. Sir Kenneth was a household name for designing many items, including...

New CFO appointed at HS1 Ltd

HS1 Ltd has announced the appointment of Virginie Merle as the company’s new CFO. Virginie, who has been the UK, Middle East and India CFO...

Multi-million pound HS2 fund boosts hundreds of community projects

More than £16 million has been invested in community and business projects bordering HS2’s route, helping to drive the local economy, enhance the environment...

Careers and Recruitment Roundup

The industry is always calling out for new recruits. whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, ensure customers get the best service on...

High Speed Rail Group appoints new Chair

The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is delighted to announce that Dyan Perry has recently been appointedas the Group’s new Chair. In her newly created...

HS2: an opportunity lost

Since late September, industry news has been dominated by the fate of HS2. After weeks of speculation, it did not come as a great...

HS2: training the nation

The construction of HS2 has delivered a huge boost for regional economies, creating major contracts for UK businesses and delivering full-time job roles for...

HS2 Ltd becomes first UK company to secure and retain flagship equality accreditation

HS2 Ltd is the only organisation in the UK to achieve and retain a prestigious accreditation standard established to recognise exceptional commitment to equality,...

HS2: a recruitment and training powerhouse

The HS2 project is hoovering up talent as it rolls up the country at growing speed. It’s also providing countless opportunities to the communities...

HS2 announces hundreds more apprenticeship jobs as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

HS2’s commitment to creating ‘Skills for Life’ – the theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week – was reinforced today (6 February) as it...

HS2 – Training on the job

Matt Atkins As one of the largest UK rail projects ever undertaken, HS2 is reliant on a deep reservoir of people power, and the mega-project...