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Virtual Reality supports “wayfinding” at HS2 station years ahead of opening

As part of its innovation programme, HS2 Ltd is working with design and technology SME, CCD Design & Ergonomics and station designer WSP to develop efficient and stress-free ‘wayfinding’ for the quarter of a million people who will use the new 14-platform super-hub in North West London each day. The Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

HS2 Innovation Accelerator programme opened to tech firms

HS2 Ltd began the search for small innovative firms and start-ups to become part of the third cohort to join its Innovation Accelerator programme. In partnership with Connected Places Catapult and Bruntwood SciTech, HS2 Ltd is looking for five SMEs to develop new thinking, technology and processes in how data Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

HS2 launches first giant tunnelling machine

HS2 Ltd has launched the 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) ‘Florence’ from it’s South Portal site next to the M25 in Hertfordshire, the first of 10 giant tunnelling machines that will dig 64 miles of tunnels between London and the West Midlands. Named after nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale – Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Events

HS2: On track for skills and job creation

The latest in our ‘In Conversation With…’ virtual event series focused on the skills and jobs that will be created over the lifetime of the HS2 project.  Toby Perkins MP, Shadow Apprentices and Life-Long Learning Minister, and Neil Robertson, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Rail were joined Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years11 May 2021 ago
Apprentice Network

Obedience Aruna, Graduate Engineer working for Telent

We spoke to Obedience Aruna, a Graduate Engineer working for Telent in Leicester: Can you describe your role in a few words? As contractors for Network Rail Telecom we deliver the renewal of legacy telecommunications equipment by designing new IP infrastructure producing both high and low level designs. What were Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years30 April 2021 ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Catherine Burrin from Thales

We spoke to Catherine Burrin, a rail apprentice from our Apprentice Network, based in London, and working for Thales. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am currently working in telecoms on the London Underground. What were you doing prior to your apprenticeship? When I left school, Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years6 April 2021 ago
Industry News

First of 112,000 Chiltern tunnel wall segments cast for HS2

The first of 112,000 walls segments for the Chiltern tunnel were produced at a purpose-built production line at the project’s tunnelling HQ close to the M25 in preparation for the launch of HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines. The project’s first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) – named Florence and Cecilia Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

High Speed Rail Group responds to Union Connectivity Review Interim Report

We welcome the progress being made by Government in formulating plans for a new pan-UK strategic transport network, including faster and higher capacity connections from HS2 to Scotland and North Wales – which will benefit both passengers and freight. The Prime Minister’s comments in today’s Daily Telegraph on improving rail Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago
Industry News

Euston tunnel headhouse revealed – clad in Victorian-inspired brickwork

HS2 has revealed the final design for the headhouse that will provide emergency access to the new high-speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston station. Developed by HSRG members Costain, Skanska and STRABAG (as the joint venture), and working with design partners Design House, the headhouses will be one of Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years4 March 2021 ago
Industry News

HS2 construction of the Victoria Road Crossover Box 

HS2 have completed sheet piling work by our members Skanska Costain STRABAG Railways joint venture in Acton, West London, to enable the construction of the Victoria Road Crossover Box. The installation of 200 metres of sheet piling was the final piece of enabling work before permanent works can begin. The Read more…

By Deborah, 2 years ago

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