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HS2 Appoints Howard Smith as Interim Chief Operations Officer

Nov 02, 2026

Position

Chief Operations Officer

Company

HS2

Howard Smith
BirminghamTransportationConstruction

Description

HS2 has appointed Howard Smith as Interim Chief Operations Officer to support future operations and integration into the national railway network. His role will ensure HS2's program delivery meets the needs of passengers and the rail network.

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Company Information

Company

HS2

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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HS2 is a high-speed railway project in the United Kingdom, aiming to link London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester.

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