Coleshill29 Dec 2025HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.29 Dec 20253 Nov 2025Work to start on million-brick prayer monument Project leaders say the 51m (167ft) monument, containing one million bricks, will be open in 2028.3 Nov 202522 Oct 2025HS2-West Coast Main Line link delayed by four yearsHS2 Ltd says it will prioritise the core Birmingham-London route before the leg to Staffordshire. 22 Oct 202514 Aug 2025Work to redirect river for HS2 completedHS2 Ltd have redirected 749m (2457ft) of the River Cole near Coleshill, as construction continues.14 Aug 202517 Jul 2025'Rent on my HS2-owned home has gone up £400 a month'HS2 has been accused of unaffordable rent increases and failing to address maintenance issues.17 Jul 202511 Jul 2025Speeding drivers put highways workers at risk National Highways says motorists are ignoring nighttime lane closures and entering coned-off work sites.11 Jul 20254 Jun 2025Network Rail objects to Wrexham to London serviceConcerns over capacity on the line and the safety of a Shropshire level crossing have been raised.4 Jun 202522 May 2025Direct rail service plan supported by PMThe prime minister says he will ensure MPs meet with the transport minister to discuss the proposals. 22 May 202513 May 2025Extra trains and millions of seats in £1.75bn planProject leaders say it brings "massive benefits" to the Midlands and more trains through Birmingham.13 May 2025...
