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HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place in central Birmingham

A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112m long, 1,631 tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway – part of Birmingham’s ring road in August. Rather than building the bridge in situ, disruption to road users has been drastically reduced by constructing the steel span Read more…

By Deborah, 4 weeks ago
Industry News

HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide

The construction of two parallel viaducts that will carry HS2 trains over the M6 near Birmingham Airport has taken a major step forward, with the first section of structural steelwork now complete. To reduce disruption for motorists, the twin 320-metre-long M6 South viaducts are being assembled to one side and Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months ago
Events

Annual Conference 2025 – a call for realism, readiness and renewed investment

Our 2025 Annual Conference, held in Birmingham, brought together senior leaders from across industry, government, and the wider transport sector to explore the future of high-speed rail, not just as a national infrastructure ambition, but as a practical route to UK growth and productivity. With the Spending Review on the Read more…

By Deborah, 3 months27 May 2025 ago
Industry News

Second HS2 tunnelling machine completes 5-mile drive under London

HS2’s second tunnel boring machine (TBM), named Caroline, has completed a 5-mile tunnel drive under London. This is the second machine to reach the Green Park Way vent shaft in Ealing, and one of four giant tunnelling machines being deployed to build the railway’s Northolt Tunnel. The 2,050-tonne TBM broke Read more…

By Deborah, 5 months ago
Industry News

HS2 beam lift progress for Brackley’s A43 bridge

The construction of a bridge that will allow HS2 trains to pass under the A43 near Brackley has made progress with the structure’s steel beams lifted into position recently during a series of three weekend closures. The A43 links Oxford, Brackley and Northampton and provides access to Silverstone and connections Read more…

By Deborah, 6 months ago
Industry News Publications

High Speed Rail Group calls for new, affordable and realistic HS2 plan

The High Speed Rail Group has made a submission to the HM Treasury Spending Review consultation that identifies and advocates for a cost efficient and deliverable path forward for HS2. The focus is on maximising HS2’s concession value at minimum viable scope and cost, which will maximise the project’s economic Read more…

By Deborah, 6 months3 March 2025 ago
Events

HSRG members visit Old Oak Common site

High Speed Rail Group members were given the chance to ‘see and feel’ the live works being undertaken at Old Oak Common on the HS2 programme with a visit hosted by SYSTRA colleagues from the Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture (BBVS JV).  Being able to see first-hand a live Read more…

By Deborah, 6 months28 February 2025 ago
Industry News

STRABAG UK Director of Communications appointed to the HSRG Board

We are delighted to expand our Board of Directors with the appointment of Chloe Smith, Director of Communications at STRABAG UK. Chloe has over two decades of communications experience on major UK projects including the 2012 London Olympics, Crossrail, TfL tube and station upgrades, and HS2, and is currently Director Read more…

By Deborah, 9 months ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Luke Vernon, Advanced Fitting Apprentice with Alstom

Our Apprentice Network is designed to connect apprentices and graduates from across our member companies and provide opportunities for mentoring, networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. We spoke to Advanced Fitting Apprentice Luke Vernon.   Can you describe your role in a few words? As an Read more…

By Deborah, 9 months ago
Industry News

HS2 begins assembling Turweston green bridge deck

Engineers have begun assembling a new green bridge at Turweston on the edge of Buckinghamshire and West Northants. The 5,940sq/m structure, near Brackley, will carry a country lane and footpath across the new high-speed railway with space on either side to provide a safe corridor for small animals, insects and birds. Read more…

By Deborah, 9 months ago

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