HS2 CEO Mark Thurston celebrates a momentous list of achievements over 2022 as UK’s new high speed rail line nears peak construction.
Category: UK
HS2 is leading the way in sustainability with two of its contractors awarded the gold standard
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Supply Chain Sustainability School awards HS2’s Civil Contractors Skanska Costain STRABAG JV and EKFB JV gold for sustainability.
HS2 builds new East West Rail bridge in Buckinghamshire
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The new East West Rail bridge that will carry rail services between Oxford and Cambridge has been lifted into position in Buckinghamshire.
150m Bellingham bridge to light up HS2’s gateway into Birmingham
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HS2 reveals unique designs for 150m viaduct as part of the approach to the new Curzon Street Station, creating a new icon for Birmingham.
HS2 launches the fifth round of its successful Innovation Accelerator programme
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HS2 launches the fifth round of its Innovation Accelerator programme, utilising AI and advanced sensing technology to drive cost & carbon efficiencies.
Ten HS2 construction sites become 100% diesel-free
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Ten HS2 construction sites have become 100% diesel-free ahead of schedule, as projects continue to reduce carbon emissions.
HS2’s 1.7 mile spoil conveyor launches operation in West London
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HS2’s 1.7 mile long network of conveyors has begun operation, removing one million lorry movements in West London.
HS2 introduces new hydrogen power to its Euston station site
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Mace Dragados trials a Hydrogen Fuel Cell on HS2’s Euston station to provide mobile emission free charging for electric equipment on site.
HS2’s TBM ‘Dorothy’ sets off for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood
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TBM Dorothy sets off for the second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire, making it the sixth tunnel launch for HS2.
Project Spotlight: HS2 – Britain’s new high-speed railway
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HS2 (High Speed 2) is the UK’s largest infrastructure investment project that will deliver 260 miles of a high-speed railway line across the country.
HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) receives award for diversity and inclusion best practice
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HS2’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) receives Clear Assured Gold accreditation for diversity and inclusion best practices.
HS2: Tunnel Boring Machine ‘Caroline’ begins five-mile journey underneath London
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HS2 contractor Skanska Costain STRABAG JV begins tunnelling journey with TBM ‘Caroline’ towards Greenford from West Ruislip in West London.
