News & Reviews News Wire Construction under way for Britain’s High Speed 2 project

Construction under way for Britain’s High Speed 2 project

By Keith Fender | May 14, 2021

First phase of 225-mph system will connect London, Birmingham, along with spur to join existing rail network

Heavy equipment working at tunnel entrance

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