Steel Girders for HS2 Bridges Begin Delivery
HS2 has received delivery of the first steel girders for the first bridges to be built on the project at the Birmingham Interchange site.
HS2 Adopts Emissions Identification Scheme as Green Measure
HS2 has adopted the CESAR ECV, an emissions identification scheme, to help keep emissions across its sites as low as possible.
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
2020 has its challenges to the rail sector with the coronavirus pandemic but there has been good news too: HS2 has its notice to proceed.
DfT Appoints Independent Construction Commissioner for HS2 P...
The DfT has extended the independent construction commissioner's brief to include HS2 Phase 2a. The role is held by Sir Mark Worthington.
HS2 Old Oak Common Gets Planning Approval
Old Oak Common, one of the new stations being built for HS2, has received planning approval. The JV building it will begin in June 2020.
HS2 Begins Search for Signalling Contractors
HS2 has formally launched search for signalling contractors. It will shortlist candidates in 2021 and issue contracts in 2022.
Coronavirus Cashflow: HS2 Speeds Up Payments
HS2 says it will pay its suppliers as soon as possible rather than within the contract terms and has asked Tier 1 contractors to do the same.
Curzon Street First HS2 Station to Get Planning Permission
Curzon Street is the first of the HS2 stations to receive planning permission. It will form the Birmingham terminus of the high-speed line.