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HS2 – what is it for, and what should we do next?
PROFESSOR ANDREW MCNAUGHTON, who was a key figure in developing HS2’s ‘Y’ network, reminds PHILIP SHERRATT about the project’s history and the basis for the original plans.
HS2 - A far from boring milestone
With the two bores of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel now driven, Modern Railways presents a photographic feature showing some of the construction highlights
TPE highlights improved performance as contract decision awaited
MD Golton speaks at Rail in the North Group
PHILIP SHERRATT
Design approved for HS2’s Small Dean viaduct
Double composite approach used for girders
Andy Roden
LNER launches ‘Carolean Express’
Company continues longstanding ECML tradition
Andy Roden
Bidders vie to raise funds for Railway Family Week
Wide range of experiences and tickets being auctioned
Andy Roden
First tram runs on WMM Wolverhampton extension
Opening expected in June
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