How to Build a Railway

How to Build a Railway


Latest Episodes

Episode Eight: Our next stop is...
April 18, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line. This episode of the HS2 podcast series is all about the journe

Episode Seven: Building Bridges
April 11, 2023

How to build a railway: Episode Seven Building Bridges (transcript)

Episode Six: Going underground
April 02, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line.The latest instalment of HS2s podcast delves into the fascinating world of tunnelling.As Phase One of the railway

Episode Five: Opportunity for Innovation
March 28, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line.We are always looking towards new methods and technologies to help us work smarter, safer and more efficiently. Const

Episode Four: Creating the Green Corridor
March 20, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line.As the largest single environmental project in the UK, protecting and enhancing the environment has always been an in

Episode Three: Preparing the ground
March 14, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line.Over 250 miles of new high speed railway is planned, with trains capable of speeds up to 225mph (360km/h), and linkin

Episode Two: Unearthing History
March 06, 2023

How to Build a Railway is a twelve-part podcast series exploring the story behind the construction of the UKs new high speed rail line.This episode, Unearthing History, explores everything archaeology. HS2s archaeology programme is a once-in-a-gener

Episode One: The What and the Why of HS2?
February 28, 2023

The first episode of the series focusses on why HS2 is needed, the historical context of our countrys railways, project progress so far and upcoming goals.GuestsBob Gwynne, National Railway Museum Associate Curator.Andrew McNaughton, Former HS2 Chief

How to Build a Railway (Trailer)
February 22, 2023

A new podcast from HS2. How to Build a Railway is an industry-focused 12-episode podcast series, to help tell the story of the construction of HS2 increasing awareness and understanding of the project.