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University students secure sought-after summer jobs on HS2
University students are set to boost their career prospects this summer thanks to a paid placement scheme being delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands. Thirty two students from 12 universities – including the...
Huge beams lifted into place for new HS2 bridge near Kenilworth
A 91-metre bridge designed to carry HS2 over the existing West Coast Main Line near Kenilworth is taking shape, following the successful installation of 83 giant concrete beams. Installed using a 500-tonne crawler crane, the horizontal beams collectively form the deck...
HS2’s “Bellingham Bridge” takes shape in Birmingham
HS2 has completed the four huge piers of the Curzon 2 bridge, marking a significant construction milestone on the sequence of viaducts that will take high-speed trains in and out of Birmingham. The bridge, which has been nicknamed “Bellingham Bridge” in honour...
HS2 completes Bromford Tunnel portal at Washwood Heath
Work to build the 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel bringing high speed trains into Birmingham has taken a leap forward as excavation of the 22 metre deep west portal is completed. The portal at Washwood Heath has been finished in readiness for the two 1,600 tonne...
Key milestone for HS2 as half of tunnels completed
Construction of the giant network of tunnels for HS2 has now passed the halfway point, marking a significant milestone for Britain’s new high-speed line. HS2, which is at peak construction, supporting more than 31,000 jobs, has now completed excavation of two of its...
First completed sections of HS2 Curzon Street station viaduct revealed
HS2 has released new images of the first completed sections of the landmark viaduct that will bring high speed trains into Birmingham’s new Curzon Street station. The completed sections mark the next step on the programme to build a series of viaducts to carry the...
IN PICTURES: HS2 moves 1,100 tonne viaduct in weekend operation
HS2 has released timelapse and drone footage showing contractors moving a 1,100 tonne composite viaduct into place over two M42/M6 link roads in North Warwickshire. The 158-metre-long structure was moved into place in 13 hours using a specialist push-pull jacking...
Planning approval granted for final key West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into Birmingham
The final two major structures being built to bring HS2 into Birmingham have been approved by local councils - marking another significant milestone for the project. Approval has been granted for the design of two new viaducts, meaning eight “Key Design Elements”...
HS2 urges jobseekers to sign up for thousand new training opportunities
Jobseekers living near the HS2 route will benefit from 1,000 new training opportunities from this week thanks to funding secured by one of the project’s key subcontractors. More than 600 people have already passed through the three dedicated plant training centres at...
Local residents choose design details for HS2’s Balsall Common viaduct
HS2 has announced the public’s preferred design options for a landmark HS2 viaduct near Solihull after a vote by people in Balsall Common. Earlier this year, design options for the appearance and patterning of Balsall Common viaduct’s acoustic parapets, and the...
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