Residents give the BBC their views on the government's new Birmingham-to-Manchester rail line plan.

UK to build new rail line between Birmingham and Manchester two years after HS2 scrapped - Plans expected to be set out alongside new Northern Powerhouse Rail proposals as Labour tries to woo voters f ...

HS2 station will serve ‘whole country’ when line finally built, says rail minister - Lord Hendy said HS2 line and Euston ...

HS2 spent £3.8m on ‘Charles Dickens’ country mansion – it’s now empty and requires taxpayer-funded repairs - Stanthorne Hall ...

The government has officially committed to building a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester. Yes, that’s pretty much what was promised in the HS2 plans that were ...

The first of two boring machines was switched on in west London on Tuesday.

UK: Preparations are well in hand to move the striking Curzon No 2 Viaduct into position this spring, forming a stand-out ...

The warehouse's location is a closely guarded secret for security purposes. All we can say is that it is in Yorkshire. Inside ...

The first of two tunnel boring machines constructing the HS2 line to Euston has started its 4.5-mile journey from Old Oak ...

The Independent has taken a close interest in the HS2 scheme since it was proposed by Andrew Adonis, transport secretary in the last Labour government, in 2009. We were cautiously in favour of the ...

The historic Birmingham building is set to be restored - but its future use still remains unknown ...