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HS2 celebrates historic first tunnelling breakthrough
Massive Tunnel Boring Machine in Warwickshire becomes first on HS2 project to complete full journey underground. -
HS2 reveals successful results of hydrogen generator trial
Alternative fuel trial cuts carbon and improves air quality for workers and the local community. -
HS2 celebrates rail freight milestone
HS2 celebrates Bucks rail freight milestone as 100,000 lorry journeys taken off local roads. -
Laing O’Rourke wins £370m HS2 Interchange Station contract
Laing O’Rourke appointed to build HS2’s new £370m Interchange Station in Solihull. -
Foundation work begins on HS2’s carbon-saving Wendover Dean Viaduct
HS2 says viaduct will be first major UK railway bridge to be built with ‘double composite’ structure, using less carbon-intensive concrete and steel. -
HS2 celebrates community milestone
More than 200 community projects have now been supported with £12m of funding. -
HS2 conveyor removes more than 30,000 lorry journeys from Warwickshire roads
HS2's new machine over the Grand Union Canal will transport more than 750,000 tonnes of material. -
HS2 reveals Washwood Heath Depot designs
Planned facility in Birmingham will be used for storage, cleaning and maintenance of new high speed trains. -
Updated HS2 designs bring environmental and community benefits
Changes to plans at Streethay near Lichfield result in 80% less concrete, cutting carbon on the project. -
HS2 viaducts given planning approval in Birmingham
Structures will carry the new high speed railway into the city centre.