Delivering a lasting legacy

Across the UK, through our supply chain

Bombardier and Hitachi Rail are making a joint bid to design, build and service an iconic fleet of very high speed trains for HS2

Central to the bid is a commitment from our two companies, who have established train manufacturing facilities in the Midlands and the North East, to deliver a lasting legacy from the investment in HS2 across the whole of the UK. In particular, we want to support skills development and expand regional supply chains. As part of extending the UK supply chain we have set up this supplier registration portal.

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Stations will be served by HS2, connecting around 30 million people. That’s almost half the population.

30,000

Jobs created to build HS2. 3,000 more will run it. 70% of jobs will be outside London and at least 2,000 new apprenticeships will be created.

£92bn

Of benefits brought to the UK by HS2. For every £1 spent on HS2 the UK will receive £2.30 in benefits. 

Our combined global expertise will help support HS2 Ltd’s strategic goals by:

Developing a train that gives passengers a next generation travel experience

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Driving an expansion in skills, training and employment to
support UK high speed rail export potential

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Delivering a sustained economic legacy by boosting local supply chains and regional growth

Register

Bombardier and Hitachi Rail will be holding a series of supplier engagement events over the coming months – to register for future supply chain opportunities, please complete the below form and a member of the team will be in touch.