Construction of HS2’s green tunnel at Wendover in Buckinghamshire has reached a significant milestone, with the two halves of the 1.4km cut-and-cover structure now joined. The tunnel is being built within a cutting alongside the A413 to the west of Wendover. Once complete, earth will be reinstated above the structure Read more…
Passengers using the Elizabeth line at HS2’s Old Oak Common superhub station will benefit from level boarding and step-free access, following agreement between HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, Transport for London and the Department for Transport. Old Oak Common, in west London, will become the 42nd station on the Elizabeth line, Read more…
HS2 engineers have completed a major milestone in the construction of the new high-speed railway in the West Midlands, lifting the final viaduct spans into position over the M42. The complex operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed during a planned weekend closure of the motorway, with the Read more…
Engineers working on the HS2 project have completed construction of the 320-metre Westbury viaduct, which will carry high-speed trains across the floodplain of the River Great Ouse near Brackley. Set low in the landscape to the east of the town, Westbury is the longest viaduct in the Brackley area and Read more…
The completion of the first six underground platforms at Old Oak Common marks another important milestone in the delivery of Britain’s new high-speed railway. Located in west London, Old Oak Common is being built as one of the UK’s most significant transport interchanges. It will connect high-speed services with the Elizabeth Read more…
Thinking about the discussions at the HSRG Annual Conference in June, two key issues should be on the minds of industry leaders looking at the future of rail investment in the UK. The first is the lessons of the HS2 reset, announced recently by Ministers. This underlines the importance of Read more…
Choosing an apprenticeship over university was a straightforward decision. I wanted hands-on experience, to build skills, and to work on substantial projects from the start, rather than waiting until after a degree. I attend Northumbria University once a week and then spend four days working on projects. Learning while Read more…
The recent announcement from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has provided greater clarity on delivery timeframes and costs for HS2, giving renewed direction and momentum for the Skanska, Costain, STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV). Work to connect West Ruislip with central London continues to make strong progress, with Euston now firmly Read more…
Neil Henderson, Client Director at Mott MacDonald reflects on why Euston matters and the lessons that can help turn ambition into reality. On 25 June, Mott MacDonald is sponsoring a panel discussion at the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) Annual Conference on Delivering Euston: a modern, affordable and fully integrated Read more…
Certainty and clear direction are what HS2 has long needed, and this announcement of a new cost and schedule provides a path forward against which HS2 Ltd, industry and Government can work together to deliver for the country. The challenges that have affected HS2 to date are now well understood Read more…