Our latest online panel event was arranged to coincide with the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, as part of our ongoing work to increase the representation of women in the sector, and involved female apprentices from our HSR Apprentice Network. The session was Chaired by Jo Read more…
The High Speed Rail Group has dispatched an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to prioritise connectivity for UK regions. The letter marks the one year anniversary of the Prime Minister committing to proceed with HS2, and comes the day after Royal Assent was formally granted for HS2 Phase 2a. Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – and the theme for 2021 is “Build the Future” – which resonates well with the high speed rail family. It is estimated that HS2 will create around 25,000 jobs during construction as well as 2,000 apprenticeships, as well as supporting growth in the wider economy, Read more…
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – and the theme for 2021 is “Build the Future” – which certainly resonates with our members! It is estimated that HS2 will create around 25,000 jobs during construction as well as 2,000 apprenticeships, as well as supporting growth in the wider economy, worth an additional Read more…
HS2 Ltd has launched a brand-new jobs site to promote the estimated 20,000 roles that phase one of the project is creating in the months and years ahead. The jobs board brings all of the opportunities to work on HS2 within the supply chain together in one place, which will make it easier for job seekers to navigate. The Read more…
Excavations undertaken on the HS2 site at Coleshill in Warwickshire have revealed one of the best preserved late 16th century gardens ever discovered in this country. During archaeological investigations, the remains of Coleshill Manor and an octagonal moat were originally picked up by air photography. As excavations progressed, the remains of Read more…
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…
HSRG members Align JV and civil engineering company Roadbridge have won a Green Apple Environment Award in the Innovation category for their use of thermal camera drones to spot Skylark nests. The Align joint venture is delivering the portion of HS2 that includes the Chiltern Tunnel and the Colne Valley Read more…
Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across the HS2 project and its contractors, and the wider HSR industry. The network provides the opportunity for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. The network’s Podcast Series – called High Speed Read more…
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…