news HS2 hits 20,000 jobs landmark, one year after construction began 13 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now working on Britain's high-speed rail project, one year on from the formal start of construction on Phase One from London to the West Midlands.
news Shortlisted candidates revealed for HS2’s ‘nerve centre’ and depot 9 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 announces the shortlisted candidates for the Washwood Heath train depot and network control centre, with the contract providing great job opportunities for the community.
news HS2 is set to trial fibre optic technology to detect ground movement 8 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review One of HS2’s construction sites is trialling a far-reaching fibre optic technology that can detect minute ground subsidence movements in embankments, to prevent landslides and sink holes.
news New HS2 project to restore one of the world’s oldest railway buildings 3 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 Ltd begins a major restoration project to refurb one of the world’s longest surviving pieces of monumental railway architecture, the Grade One listed Old Curzon Street Station in Birmingham.
news HS2 releases designs for final Chiltern tunnel rural headhouse 2 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 has unveiled the first plans for the final ‘barn design’ headhouses, as construction has begun to provide emergency access to the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnel.
news TfL becomes latest project sponsor to join the RSG reference scheme 2 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Rail Supply Group (RSG) announces Transport for London (TfL) as its latest project sponsor, with the scheme aiming to provide simpler ways to export supplier’s services and products overseas.
news HS2 Ltd releases shortlist of candidates to build Interchange Station 1 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 Ltd has announced the shortlist of bidders for the £370 million contract to build the environmentally-friendly Interchange Station, based at the heart of the UK’s new high-speed rail network in Solihull.
news New report urges the government to complete eastern leg of HS2 26 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review The High-Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has published a report with contributions from leaders across the Yorkshire and North East region, outlining the benefits of the government delivering the eastern route of HS2.
news HS2 supports new ECoW accreditation pilot project 17 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review HS2 Ltd is taking action to ensure that a new construction-focused Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) accreditation pilot for both the UK and Ireland can move forward as planned.
news HS2 to use 3D concrete printing to help cut carbon on project by up to 50% 2 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review In a UK first, on-site 3D reinforced concrete printing is set to deliver environmental, cost and community benefits for Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
news VIDEO: HS2 begins excavation of first ‘barn design’ tunnel vent shaft 22 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review Engineers working on Britain’s new high-speed railway have begun excavating the first of five shafts that will provide ventilation and emergency access to the 10-mile long tunnels they are digging under the Chiltern hills.
news HS2 reveals pioneering viaduct design which cuts carbon use 19 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review The innovative ‘double composite’ approach will be used on the Wendover Dean Viaduct, aiming to help HS2 cut its carbon footprint while delivering a lighter, stronger and more elegant structure.
news UK government publishes its Transport Decarbonisation Plan 14 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review The groundbreaking Transport Decarbonisation Plan includes the aim to create a net zero rail network by 2050.
news HS2 provides update on tree planting and habitat creation achievements 12 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review In total, HS2 will leave behind more than 33 square kilometres of new woodland, wildlife and river habitats along its West Midlands to London route.
news HS2 begins search for Phase 2b ground investigation contractors 9 July 2021 | By Global Railway Review The framework agreement is an important step in HS2's plans to extend Britain’s new high-speed railway from the Midlands to the North.
