The people behind HS2
In the first part of a new series looking at the people building High Speed 2, HS2 Ltd Chief Executive MARK THURSTON talks to ANDY RODEN about the challenges, achievements and pride in building Britain’s newest railway
4LM beats its Covid challenges
Despite the difficulties of the pandemic, TfL’s 4LM Project Director CHRIS HOBDEN tells PHILIP SHERRATT the resignalling of London Underground’s sub-surface lines is progressing
ECML recast highlights timetable challenges
JONATHAN TYLER of Passenger Transport Networks analyses the proposed May 2022 timetable and suggests a new approach is needed
High-speed history
With HS2 Phase One construction accelerating, DAN HARVEY looks back at the route’s rationale and how it gained approval
OUTSTANDING OPERATIONS REWARDED
ANDY RODEN reveals the teams and individuals who won at the annual Golden Whistle awards
A NEW TIMETABLE FOR THE EAST COAST
PHILIP SHERRATT describes how LNER’s May 2022 timetable has been developed
CALVERT CROSSING: EWR WILL PASS OVER HS2
JAMES ABBOTT reports from North Bucks, where one new railway will cross another
Rail industry gears up for Railtex/Infrarail 2021
The joint Railtex/Infrarail exhibition takes place in Birmingham on 7-9 September. ANDY RODEN looks at some of the events and exhibitor highlights