HS2 is to be Britain's second purpose-built high-speed railway (after High Speed 1, the London to Channel Tunnel link). London and Birmingham are to be served directly by new high-speed …

Discover HS2, the UK's high-speed rail network transforming travel across the nation. Stay updated with the latest news, project developments, and travel information. Learn how HS2 is …

Sep 16, 2024 · HS2 promised gleaming new trains racing between English cities at even faster speeds. A government commissioned study in 2006 had concluded Britain needed greater rail …

Jul 21, 2017 · Media reports have repeatedly claimed that it will run at a top speed of 400km per hour. For instance, the Independent has said it “will potentially see trains run at 250 mph …

Mar 27, 2025 · HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway, is a strategic investment in our critical transport infrastructure. It will connect London and Birmingham and put passengers first with …

Nov 4, 2024 · 54 British built bullet trains will travel at a top speed of 225mph along 140miles of high-speed track between London and Birmingham.

Oct 5, 2023 · Here, Sky News looks at the original proposed HS2 route, how it has changed, the spiralling costs of the project and what will replace the Birmingham-Manchester high speed line.

6 days ago · Resetting the High Speed 2 (HS2) programme to bring its costs back into control is a “solvable” challenge, but it is unclear when services will commence, HS2 Ltd chief executive …

HS2 is a high-speed railway which will link London with Birmingham, Manchester, and the East Midlands by 2033. We're working closely with HS2 Ltd to make sure that London's transport …

Apr 10, 2025 · The line’s tunnels do not experience sonic boom because the micro pressure waves are too weak. Therefore HS2’s research team used it as the basis to develop anti-sonic …