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HS2 Ltd

Coverage of HS2 Ltd in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 13 · 18:56 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 09:15 UTC
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Department for Transportorganization1National Audit Officeorganization1Automatic Train Operationtopic1320 km/htopic1360 km/htopic1Alstomorganization1Hitachiorganization1UK governmentorganization1Birminghamplace1High-speed trainstopic1Cost-cuttingtopic1
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  • BUSINESSJun 30 · 09:15 UTCTHE REGISTER
    HS2's latest reset ditches autonomous train tech to get project back on track

    HS2 has abandoned autonomous train operation (ATO) technology and reduced the maximum speed of its railway from 360 km/h to 320 km/h as part of a cost-saving and schedule-stabilization reset. The changes, recommended by HS2 Ltd and endorsed by the Department for Transport, aim to save £1-2.5 billion and accelerate the project's completion, though the National Audit Office (NAO) warned of uncertain savings and reduced long-term benefits.

  • BUSINESSApr 13 · 18:56 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

    Plans to alter HS2 train size aim to maximize capacity but may reduce north of Birmingham capacity and speed, warns an expert. The £2bn order for 54 trains by Alstom and Hitachi joint venture faces review to cut costs, risking service quality.

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