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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 years ago
Industry News

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, 4 years ago
Industry News

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, 5 years ago
Industry News

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 years ago
Industry News

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 years ago
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Call for renewed focus on Anglo-Scottish high speed rail as part of Government Spending Review

High Speed Rail Group has submitted a proposal to this year’s Comprehensive Spending Review calling for Government to fund a Deliverability Study to explore the options and proposals to connect Scotland to HS2. This would reduce journey times from London to Scotland to close to three hours, decarbonise the journey, Read more…

By Deborah, 5 years28 September 2020 ago
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Cross-border high-speed rail and the Borders Railway project

It has taken a while for HS2 service plans to focus on Carlisle as the right place to divide and join Glasgow/Edinburgh high-speed train portions. Earlier plans used Carstairs – and left Carlisle with no HS2 London service. HSR Group wants to see Governments in Westminster and Holyrood work together Read more…

By Deborah, 5 years ago

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