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Video: HS2 celebrates tunnels reaching halfway point under the Chilterns
HS2 have confirmed that two giant tunnelling machines have passed the halfway mark during the excavation of the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!
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HS2 launch TBM for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood
HS2 have launched the 2,000-tonne tunnel boring machine for its second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
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HS2 helps to encourage young people to get into construction
HS2 Ltd has partnered with Build UK to launch ‘Open Doors 2023’, an initiative which gives young people the chance to learn about career opportunities across the industry.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 24-28 October 2022.
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HS2 construction in London gathers pace with second TBM launch
A second 2,000 tonne TBM has been launched by HS2. This TBM will journey for 5-miles towards Greenford in West London.
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HS2 Chiltern tunnel TMBs reach four-mile point
The Tunnel Boring Machines excavating HS2’s Chiltern tunnels have completed the first four miles of their drive.
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HS2 launch the first of six giant London tunnelling machines
HS2 has celebrated the launch of the first 2,000 tonne TBM that will dig over 26 miles of tunnels under London.
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HS2 complete first tunnel cross passages
HS2 has completed the first of thirty-eight underground connections between the northbound and southbound tunnels under the Chilterns.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group to expand its network connections to Turkey
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group have announced the expansion of its TransFER connections to Turkey in light of an increase in demand for transport.
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HS2 reveals new tunnel at Euston station
As HS2 continue work at Euston, a huge new tunnel has been unveiled which will house a new Taction Substation.
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HS2 celebrate historic first tunnelling breakthrough
A TBM in Warwickshire has become the first on the HS2 project to complete its full journey underground.
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NJ TRANSIT awards contracts for two construction projects
The NJ TRANSIT Board have approved two major contracts, advancing projects to restore rail service to Sussex County and create a safe haven for rail cars in severe weather events.
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The commissioning of the Madrid–Galicia high-speed rail line
Construction General Director and Managing Director of Adif Alta Velocidad, Juan Pablo Villanueva, explains the unique challenges posed by the Madrid–Galicia high-speed rail line and the benefits that the route offers to the two cities and the environment.
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HS2 tunnelling machines complete first stage of digging under Chilterns
Two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) excavating HS2’s longest tunnels have completed the first stage of their drive up to the first ventilation shaft at Chalfont St Peter.
