Colas secures a major catenary systems contract for UK's HS2 network

Colas Rail UK, the British subsidiary of Colas Rail, has been selected by High Speed 2 (HS2) to design and implement the catenary systems that will supply power to high-speed trains throughout the HS2 network. This high-speed line project, which will connect London with Birmingham, will extend over 450 kilometers of track and offer speeds of up to 360km/h. This contract, worth approximately 300 million Euros, was signed at the end of December 2024. 

Colas Rail UK will be responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the catenary systems, using state-of-the-art OCS V360 technology licensed from SNCF of France. This system is the first in Europe to have been certified for speeds of up to 360 km/h.

"We are delighted to be contributing to the development of high-speed projects in the United Kingdom. This project demonstrates the expertise and commitment of Colas Rail's teams to delivering the highest quality rail service to the British people", explains Jean-Pierre Bertrand, CEO of Colas Rail UK. 

Colas Rail has over 40 years of experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-speed rail projects. This new contract builds on its continuous presence and commitment in the United Kingdom for more than 25 years.