Major Projects
From the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point to the HS2 railway designed to link the North with the South through a faster network, there are a number of projects that will absolutely transform the UK’s infrastructure.
Hinkley Point
Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (also known as HPC) is a project to construct a 3,200 MWe nuclear power station in Somerset. The estimated construction costs of £18 billion will be paid for by EDF (France) and CGN (China).
Read more about Hinkley PointHigh Speed 2
This new railway line will connect Euston to Birmingham with High Speed Train that will bring the UK in line with the rest of Europe. Phase 2 aims to extend this to Sheffield and Leeds, connecting London to the North through this High Speed Network.
Read more about High Speed 2The Thameslink Programme
By improving some of London’s busiest train stations and increasing the number of trains going in and out of the Capital during peak times, the Thameslink programme will give commuters a much more comfortable, smooth and direct journey.
Read more about The Thameslink ProgrammeCrossrail
One of the largest rail projects in Europe, this new rail network under and across London will improve connections from outside of London to the capital, increase the number of seats for commuters and reduce congestion on the London Underground.
Read more about CrossrailGreat Western Electrification
This project will update the Great Western rail network, which hasn’t been updated since it was built in the Victorian period so that it can accommodate, cleaner, quieter and more reliable electric trains in the place of diesel carriages.
Read more about Great Western ElectrificationLondon's Rail Capacity
These rail programmes will have a positive impact as they increase the passenger capacity on key commuter routes to avoid delays and enable easier access to and from the capital for London’s workers.
Read more about London's Rail Capacity