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High Speed Rail Group brings together industry experts to support the successful delivery of Britain’s national high speed rail network.

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All 100,000 tonnes of material excavated for HS2’s mined tunnels into Old Oak Common has gone to reuse projects across the UK. Progress on new rail infrastructure is also an opportunity to make better use of resources.

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Two 360-metre tunnels, mined through London clay using excavators. Skanska, Costain and STRABAG’s breakthrough at Old Oak Common showcases the specialist engineering skills helping deliver Britain’s new high-speed railway.

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Old Oak Common will bring together HS2, the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express. The latest tunnel breakthrough advances an interchange that will connect high-speed journeys with the wider network.

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Skanska, Costain and STRABAG’s tunnelling team has broken through into Old Oak Common’s station box, connecting the future interchange to HS2’s tunnels towards West Ruislip. Another step towards a better-connected railway.

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New rail links need plans grounded in how people will use them. Costain’s work with WSP on the proposed West London Orbital will include timetable development, demand forecasting and stakeholder engagement.

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Planning how a railway can be built is vital from the outset. Costain will bring construction expertise to WSP’s work on the proposed West London Orbital, helping shape how the scheme could be delivered.

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The proposed West London Orbital would connect Hounslow and Hendon, linking communities across west and north-west London. Costain and WSP are helping develop plans for the new London Overground route.

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Better rail connections start with strong planning. Costain is working with WSP on the proposed West London Orbital, bringing engineering and delivery expertise into the scheme’s development.

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Thousands of onboard sensors help maintenance teams monitor France’s new Alstom-built high-speed trains. Spotting problems earlier can keep more trains available for passengers and reduce maintenance costs.

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More passenger space within the same train length. Alstom’s new high-speed trains for France use compact motors to accommodate an extra carriage, showing how better design can increase capacity.

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Better aerodynamics and braking that returns electricity to the overhead wires help France’s new high-speed trains cut energy use by up to 20%. Innovation is making an efficient form of transport go further.

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France’s new Alstom-built high-speed train has entered passenger service, combining more space with energy savings of up to 20%. A new generation of rail innovation is delivering practical benefits for passengers.

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Chippenham’s rail engineering history stretches back to 1897. Siemens Mobility’s €115m investment builds on that expertise, providing a new home for innovation and strengthening Britain’s rail supply chain for the future.

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Digital signalling needs skilled people and facilities to develop, test and manufacture it. Siemens Mobility’s new Chippenham centre brings these capabilities together, supporting the next generation of railway technology.

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Designed and built in Britain, supporting railways worldwide. Siemens Mobility’s new Chippenham facility will export 40% of its products, demonstrating the international reach of UK rail engineering.

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Siemens Mobility’s new Chippenham technology centre secures 800 local jobs and strengthens Britain’s digital rail expertise. Investment in people and technology is essential to building a more reliable railway.

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A former brownfield site is becoming a permanent base for Northern’s electric trains. With over £160m in funding, Shipley TrainCare Centre shows how rail investment can support regeneration and network resilience.

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Rail investment creates lasting local opportunities. Shipley’s new TrainCare Centre will bring up to 100 skilled jobs to the area, continuing beyond completion of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

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Keeping passengers moving while upgrading the railway takes careful planning. Shipley TrainCare Centre will support Airedale and Wharfedale services during major works around Neville Hill depot.

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The first steelwork is in place at Shipley TrainCare Centre. The new home for Northern’s electric fleet in West Yorkshire will help keep services running during the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

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