Very encouraging to see the latest passenger and revenue figures from Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom which show that rail passenger numbers grew 7% in the last quarter year-on-year, and passenger revenue figures grew 8% over the same time period. The average of passenger numbers recorded from 15 February to 2 March 2025 are at over 101% of the 2020 pre-pandemic peak, which had marked the second highest passenger numbers on record, all of which highlight how well rail has bounced back. Despite challenging economic times and the prospect of restructuring it is a clear signal that the Government must continue to invest in growing the country's rail capacity, to support future transport needs, as well as #jobs #GVA, #innovation #economicgrowth and #regionalproductivity. #connectivitymatters #economy #rail #infrastructure #transportnetwork
High Speed Rail Group
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
We represent companies with experience and an interest in new rail infrastructure - join us!
About us
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is a leading, purpose-driven industry body dedicated to advancing the UK’s rail infrastructure, with a particular focus on high-speed rail and better-connected, new rail systems. HSRG unites a diverse group of organisations across the global high-speed rail and rail infrastructure supply chain, spanning major engineering firms, planners, designers and innovators in rail technology. Our mission is to support the UK government’s ambition for a greener, more efficient, and interconnected future by enabling a rapid, sustainable rail network that drive economic growth and regional connectivity. Our members believe in the power of better-connected rail infrastructure to transform mobility, support net-zero carbon targets, and catalyse regional development. As a member of HSRG, you’ll join a community of industry leaders, innovators, and influencers who are committed to making a difference in UK rail. Our members benefit from the visibility, influence, and collaborative network that comes with HSRG membership, as well as a direct connection to ongoing developments in rail policy and innovation. Here are just a few of the advantages our members enjoy: Influence on Policy and Investment Decisions Direct Access to Key Industry Stakeholders Collaboration on Industry-Changing Projects Networking with the Best in the Industry Access to Insights and Market Intelligence Showcasing Innovation and Excellence Enhanced Visibility and Credibility Professional Development and Skill-Building Opportunities Join HSRG and be part of the transformation of the UK rail landscape.
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- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- London
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- 2012
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Employees at High Speed Rail Group
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Mattias Bjornfors
Chief Strategy and Regulation Officer at London St Pancras Highspeed
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John Downer
ESG33: Engineering Sustainable Growth through ESG
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Deb Carson
Freelance Communications Specialist | Stakeholder Engagement | Public Affairs
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Adam Salum
Civil and Infrastructure Degree Apprentice @ Systra Ltd | University of Warwick | AI Agency Startup Founder | STEM Ambassador
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Great blog from Jason Prince at Urban Transport Group - we agree, celebrating 200 year of rail provides an opportunity to reflect on the what needs to happen to provide the county with the modern efficient transport network it requires. Investing in #railinfrastructure isn't just about laying tracks and building stations; it’s about creating a network that meets the needs of communities and supports economic output. #rail #newrail #infrastructure #connectivitymatters #economicgrowth #railways #railnetwork #transportnetwork https://lnkd.in/eBvbHDWn
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Great footage of the removal of #HS2’s tunnelling machine ‘Sushila’ following its 5-mile journey under London, being lifted out of the ground at the Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London. #rail #hs2 #railway #infrastucture #tunnelling #innovation #TBM #skills #supplychain https://lnkd.in/eCXYk5U4
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Our recent submission to the HM Treasury Spending Review consultation identifies and advocates for a cost efficient and deliverable path forward for #HS2. The focus is on maximising the project’s economic benefits within a constrained budget and accelerated delivery timetable. we encourage a re-scoped HS2 to a “Euston-Crewe core” which would act as a key driver of the Government’s economic growth ambitions, while providing additional and urgently needed national transport capacity between #London, the #WestMidlands and the #NorthWest. #rail #connectivitymatter #economicgrowth #hs2 #railinvestment #railway #supplychain You can read the full submission here: https://lnkd.in/dvQYdjyR
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Thanks for the update - as an organisation representing the HSR supply chain we look forward to supporting the reset...
I’m just over 3 months into my role as Chief Executive of HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd and I’m pleased to share my first project update video. 🎥 We now have a 31,000-strong workforce working across a 140-mile route to build the railway, with precision engineering and iconic structures. The prize is clear: better journeys and economic growth. However, as I told the Public Accounts Committee in December, the project faces serious challenges. Costs are rising, and the construction schedule has fallen behind. HS2 needs a reset, as Crossrail did in 2018. There, I found a programme that, like HS2, had incredible engineering but had lost its way. The programme had fallen out of sequence, costs were rising, and the schedule was broken. Today, the Elizabeth line is a resounding success, and one day, HS2 will prove its worth too. But to get there, HS2 will need a new, realistic cost and schedule and a higher-performing organisation and supply chain to break the cycle of delays and cost increases. In this video, I outline our focus this year to get HS2 back on track. We have a roadmap for the reset and are working with our partners and the Department for Transport to set a new cost and delivery schedule, improve our supply chain relationships, and build a fitter HS2 Ltd organisation. I'll keep you updated on our progress throughout the year. Watch the video on our YouTube channel 👉
HS2 Project Update, March 2025
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More significant progress on #HS2 with the steel beams lifted into position for the construction of a bridge that will allow HS2 trains to pass under the A43 near Brackley. The A43 links #Oxford, #Brackley and #Northampton and provides access to Silverstone and connections between the M40 and M1. Preparation for the work began much earlier in 2023 when HS2 engineers, working closely with National Highways, realigned the road to create an ‘island’ between the two carriageways big enough for the construction of the new bridge deck. This meant they could sink 52m deep piled foundations and then built the pile caps and piers that will support the 66-metre-long bridge deck carrying the road. Earlier this month they lifted the last parts of the seven steel beams that will support the bridge deck using a 750-tonne crane. With the beams now in position, the team will focus on the concrete deck and parapets. Once the bridge has been built, the road will be moved back onto the new bridge and excavation can begin to create space for the railway to pass underneath. This multi-stage approach was designed to keep traffic flowing and disruption to a minimum. #highspeedrail #infrastructure #rail #railway #engineering #innovation #construction #economicgrowth #skills #supplychain
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The latest report from #HS2 really highlights what high speed rail is all about, and it isn't journey times. It shows the unparalleled impact this transformative infrastructure investment is having on the #UKeconomy, bringing with it growth, prosperity and renewal #rail #railway #connectivitymatters #highspeedrail #OldOakCommon #fromtrainstocranes #WestLondon #prosperity https://lnkd.in/es3cUdXs
HS2 in West London: from trains to cranes
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Our recent submission to the HM Treasury #SpendingReview consultation identifies and advocates for a cost efficient and deliverable path forward for #HS2. We advocate for maximising HS2’s #concession value at minimum viable scope and cost, which will maximise the project’s #economicbenefits within a constrained budget, accelerating delivery, and ensuring a substantial #financialreturn to the Treasury - making it a a key driver of the Government’s economic growth ambitions, while providing additional and urgently needed national transport capacity between London, the West Midlands and the North West. #rail #railinvestment #highspeedrail #longtermstrategy #connectivitymatters #transport You can read the full submission here: https://lnkd.in/dvQYdjyR
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Some incredible stats coming forward in some new research just published looking at the economic impact on the area of the construction of the #HS2 Old Oak Common station. "From trains to cranes: HS2 and the West London development boom" sets out how regeneration activity and investment has surged in the area since HS2 gained Royal Assent in 2017. #rail #railway #highspeedrail #railinvestment #connectivitymatters #OldOakCommon #London #WestLondon #economicgrowth #economy
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Latest article from Greengauge 21 which reviews recent research on cost rises...
Following the latest #PublicAccountsCommittee report on #HS2, we have looked at recent research into the reasons why HS2 build costs have continued to rise. “This review from #ManchesterBusinessSchool researcher Graham Winch gets behind the now routine interrogations by the Public Accounts Committee”, says our Director Jim Steer, “and pinpoints a failure of all parties to recognise that lengthy delays in the planning process have knock-on consequences for construction schedules.” The report also takes apart a suggestion in the new research that the pursuit of greater journey time savings as the project progressed drove an increase in capital costs. “It was those objecting to the project who were relentlessly riffing around the pointlessness of ‘getting to #Birmingham a few minutes faster’, not HS2 Ltd who recognised from the start that this project was all about building network capacity.” You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecQTYuR8 #rail #highspeedrail #economiccase #railways #railnetwork #highspeedrailnetwork