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HS2
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HS2 expected to create 15,000 jobs by 2020 as firms gear up for construction start
HS2 say over 7,000 roles and 2,000 businesses are already supported by the project with construction set to begin next year. -
HS2 legislation for northern phase of £56bn project to be delayed by a year
A crucial bill to enable construction of HS2’s northern section is to be pushed back by a year as Labour pledge £10bn to Crossrail for the north. -
Atkins-led consortium to deliver Sheffield station HS2 transformation
A team of leading architects and designers driven by Atkins has been appointed to develop Sheffield station's masterplan for HS2. -
Sir John Armitt urges ministers to spend an extra £43bn to “make the most” of HS2
Sir John Armitt has called on ministers to ensure funding is available to for major infrastructure projects in the fastest growing cities. -
Mark Worthington appointed as independent HS2 construction commissioner
A former aide to Margaret Thatcher has been appointed to investigate construction disputes related to HS2. -
HS2 appoints AECOM’s Richard Robinson as chief operating officer
AECOM’s head of civil infrastructure is to take on a senior role at HS2. -
HS2 to redefine UK transport with average delays no more than 30 seconds, firm says
A new report launched by HS2 Ltd says the high-speed network will redefine transport and rival Japan's bullet trains for reliability. -
Government announces new HS2 depot to be based in Leeds
A HS2 rolling stock depot will be built in Leeds allowing 24-hour maintenance of the high-speed trains. -
Sheffield’s HS2 vision revealed as part of 10-year city centre development plan
Sheffield City Council has released an image of how a new HS2 could look like, as part of a wider 10-year plan for the city. -
West Midlands braced for new opportunities as firms gear up for arrival of HS2
The West Midlands Combined Authority is urging firms to be prepared ahead of HS2's arrival in order to fulfil economic opportunities.