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Announcing bidders who have won contracts to design and construct bridges, tunnels, embankments and viaducts for HS2 Phase One.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd CEO, Mark Thurston, responds to the sixth Residents' Commissioner's report.
HS2 will create space on existing lines for new commuter, intercity and freight services.
The official start of the competition for the £2.75bn contract to design, build and maintain Britain’s next generation of high speed trains was launched by HS2 Ltd today.
The search for world-class architects, designers and developers to deliver four ambitious and iconic new HS2 stations began today with the publication of contract opportunities for station designs and a development partner f…
HS2 Ltd begins its hunt for apprentices to work on the world’s most advanced passenger railway and the backbone of the country’s rail network.
HS2 Bill gains Royal Assent paving way for new rail line that will increase capacity on our railways, connect the biggest cities, generating jobs and economic growth.
Due to demand, we are moving the Crofton information event to a larger venue. The date and time of the event remain unchanged.
The planned second phase of HS2 took a step forward today with several contract awards announced.
We would like to invite you to an event about HS2 to find out more about the project and what it means for your local area.
HS2 announces the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Mark Thurston
Hundreds of jobs will be created by the investment, boosting Britain's skills and expertise in this sector.
Response to the House of Lords Select Committee for the HS2 Phase One hybrid Bill report.
We would like to invite you to an information event about HS2 ground investigation surveys in your area.
More than 650 hectares of new woodland will be planted between London and Birmingham as part of the first phase of HS2.
This page details the response by HS2 Ltd Chairman, David Higgins, to the fifth Residents' Commissioner's report.
Transport Secretary announces decisions that take HS2 an important step closer to realising the full potential of the scheme.
HS2 took a step closer to construction today with the confirmation of three joint ventures to deliver essential early works – including archaeology, site clearance and setting up construction compounds – ahead of the start o…
Details of contracts for Phase One of HS2 and the preferred route of HS2 Phase 2b.
Government sets out its preferred route for Phase Two of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds.
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