by David Lavender | 29th August 2024 | News Article
The construction of HS2’s gateway to Birmingham takes a leap forward as the huge 125-metre-long tunnel boring machine (TBM) digging the first bore of the Bromford Tunnel reaches the halfway point. The 1,600 tonne TBM, named ‘Mary Ann’ – the real name of...
by David Lavender | 15th August 2024 | News Article
Twelve hard-working students from the West Midlands have been given a unique chance to work on HS2, following exam success this T-Level results day (15 August). The students, who have successfully achieved T Levels in Construction – Design, Surveying and Planning, all...
by David Lavender | 15th August 2024 | News Article
HS2 has unveiled the latest bridge to be completed on the project and which will carry the high-speed line under the A452 Kenilworth Road, located near Balsall Common, West Midlands. A team of 50 people based on-site celebrated the final installations on the...
by David Lavender | 13th August 2024 | News Article
In a major construction operation, HS2 has moved a 1,600 tonne steel and concrete bridge into place in Saltley, Birmingham in just five hours. The new Aston Church Road bridge, which is 84 metres long and 21 metres wide, was moved over the existing Birmingham to Derby...