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Old Curzon Street Station to be integrated into new HS2 terminus

HS2 has received the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin the refurbishment of the Old Curzon Street Station. The Grade I listed Principal Building has been integrated into HS2’s plans for the new Curzon Street Station, reflecting the history of the old station as well as the Grade II Read more…

By Deborah, 2 months ago
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HS2’s world-first emissions retrofit

As the largest infrastructure project in Europe, HS2 is already creating huge demand for construction equipment, which is supporting UK manufacturers and suppliers. Reducing emissions from plant on construction sites is a key challenge for the sector. A six-month pilot has been carried out by UK company Eminox on a Balfour Read more…

By Deborah, 2 months2 months ago
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National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North

High Speed Rail Group welcomes the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North. The programme of rail investment in the Midlands and North as outlined by the National Infrastructure Commission is much needed and essential if we are to deliver on the Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months3 months ago
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HS2 trials Clean Air Gas Engine technology to cut carbon on construction sites

In its bid to cut carbon and focus on improving local air quality, HS2 is trialing new ultra-clean generator technology developed by a collaboration of three UK technology companies. OakTec Power Ltd has collaborated with generator manufacturer Sutton Power Engineering and site welfare specialist Advanté to develop the low emission, Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months ago
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HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines arrive in the UK

HS2’s first two giant Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have arrived in the UK and will be ready to start work early next year. Named Florence and Cecilia – the two enormous 2,000 tonne machines will now be meticulously reassembled, tested and commissioned, by an expert team of tunnelling engineers, before Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months ago
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Long Itchington Wood Tunnel north portal site in Warwickshire

HS2 has revealed the first images of one of HS2’s largest construction sites in the Midlands, which is being prepared for the launch of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will dig under Long Itchington Wood, creating a one mile twin bore tunnel, before the route heads North and swings Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months3 months ago
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Ten Reasons to Continue to Invest in Rail

We welcome The Railway Industry Association’s publication – 10 reasons why rail investment should continue – ahead of the Spending Review and in light of the debate over Coronavirus’s impact on the future of transport. The report sets out the case for how railways can play a pivotal role in Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months ago
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Innovative robot for Chiltern tunnelling machines

HS2 has unveiled the use of an innovative onboard robot that will improve safety and efficiency on the high speed rail project’s first two giant tunnelling machines, set to launch early next year. Pioneered by HS2’s main works contractor, and HSRG member Align – the Krokodyl robot is the first Read more…

By Deborah, 4 months ago
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)

The contract for the first two giant tunnelling machines for London’s HS2 tunnels has been signed with main works civils contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG JV (SCS JV) – a mark of the significant progress being made on the southern stretch of HS2. The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are being built Read more…

By Deborah, 5 months ago
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Ten ways HS2 is raising the bar on air quality standards

Recognising the need for action, in June 2019 the UK Government committed to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. This is hugely important, but now we need to ensure that this ambition is realised – with organisations playing a huge role in the efforts to successfully Read more…

By Deborah, 5 months ago

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