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HS2 has introduced new measures to enhance the visibility of supply chain opportunities across its rail systems contracts. The move is designed to enable businesses of all sizes to plan and deliver with confidence as they strive to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

• 52-mile extension of high speed network to Manchester via Manchester Airport set to support 17,500 jobs
• HS2 Phase 2B Western Leg will double capacity between Manchester and London, and more than treble capacity between Manchester and Birmingham
• HS2 CEO: “This Bill is a vote of confidence in HS2’s ability to help towns and cities in the North realise their economic potential.”

• Incredible images and video of rare Roman carved wood figure available
• Similar wooden carved figure from British pre-history last found 100 years ago

• HS2 Minister commits to power Britain’s new highspeed trains with zero carbon energy from the outset – supporting the goal of making HS2 net zero from 2035

• As part of the drive to net zero, HS2 Ltd plans to make construction sites diesel-free by 2029 and halve emissions from steel and concrete by 2030