Latest HS2 News
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Final HS2 Birmingham Tunnel Breakthrough
The final breakthrough for HS2 tunnels between Birmingham and London Old Oak Common took place at Washwood Heath yesterday.
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HS2 Completes Full Construction of Britain's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 has announced the completion of civil engineering works on the Colne Valley viaduct, which is now the longest rail bridge in Britain.
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HS2 Prepares Bridge for Placement Over Birmingham Ring Road
An HS2 engineering team is preparing for the placement of a large steel bridge over a section of Birmingham's ring road, Lawley Middleway.
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VIDEO: HS2 Showcases Train Interior Mockup at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
At Alstom's Greatest Gathering, HS2 Ltd has revealed the concept designs for the interior of its Class 895 high-speed trains.
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HS2 to Showcase Class 895 Concept Model at The Greatest Gathering
HS2 will be showcasing a life-sized model carriage of its Class 895 train at The Greatest Gathering in Derby from 1–3 August.
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Resetting HS2: Learning from the Past to Build the Future
The UK government believes that the HS2 reset offers an opportunity to rebuild confidence by learning from past mistakes.
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HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel
HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London.
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UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset
The UK government will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review for HS2, unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control.
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First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common
HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.
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IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project's Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London.
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HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel
HS2's first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel.
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HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms
HS2 contractors have constructed portal extensions on the Chiltern Tunnel to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains.
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IN PICTURES: TBM 'Sushila' Reaches Green Park Way
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine 'Sushila' has reached the end of its journey following the completion of a 5-mile excavation beneath the capital.
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HS2 Launches Construction Skills Bootcamp for Camden Residents
A training programme at HS2’s Euston site is set to equip Camden residents with the skills needed for construction jobs in just two weeks.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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UK: HS2 Tunnelling Machine Completes 5-Mile Journey
A new milestone has been surpassed as another HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has completed its five-mile journey beneath London.
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HS2 Unveils TBMs to Connect Old Oak Common to Euston
HS2 has unveiled two new tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will excavate the 4.5-mile tunnels between Old Oak Common and Euston in London.
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HS2 Announces Rail Systems Contract Winners
HS2 has selected the teams to deliver the project’s 'Rail Systems' contracts, including track, signalling, and communications systems.
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UK Budget: HS2 to Extend from Old Oak Common to Euston
As part of the Autumn Budget announcement, the UK Chancellor has confirmed that HS2's connection from Old Oak Common to Euston will go ahead…
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Public Consulted on Interior Design of HS2 Trains
The public has been consulted on the interior design of the new HS2 trains in order to improve the overall passenger experience.
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UK Government Confirms: No Money to Build an Effective HS2
The Labour government has announced in no uncertain terms that there will be no funding build an effective HS2.
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HS2 Unveils Enhanced Designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station
HS2 has unveiled enhanced designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station, enhancing passenger experience, accessibility, and station layout.
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Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
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HS2 Completes UK's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 Ltd has completed the Colne Valley Viaduct, which now holds the title of Britain's longest rail bridge.