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Pre-2017 HS2 press releases are available on GOV.UK/HS2
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HS2 supports LoveBrum’s ‘Hidden Heroes’ charities with 50-metre-long hoardings artwork
20 Aug 2024- New hoardings around HS2’s Curzon Street Station construction site display LoveBrum’s ‘Hidden Heroes’ and their charities
- The highly visible artwork is part of HS2’s commitment to support and promote local charities in the region
- View and download photos
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HS2’s “Bellingham Bridge” takes shape in Birmingham
11 Jul 2024- Giant piers completed for the 150-metre-long HS2 superstructure which will take high-speed trains in and out of Birmingham.
- Dubbed the “Bellingham Bridge” by the HS2 team after England footballer Jude Bellingham – the bridge is designed to celebrate the area’s industrial heritage and make a striking addition to the city’s skyline.
- View and download construction photos and CGIs and drone video footage
- View YouTube video
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HS2 completes Bromford Tunnel portal at Washwood Heath
14 May 2024- Huge excavation operation of 22 metre deep tunnel portal prepares the gateway for high speed trains into Birmingham
- The first 1,600 tonne tunnelling machine will break through the portal wall later this year
- View and download photos here, B-roll drone video here, Depot and Control Centre CGIs here
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Timelapse: HS2 completes 3,130 tonne second Wendover Dean Viaduct deck slide
13 May 2024- View and embed a new timelapse video showing engineers sliding the second part of the innovative carbon-saving ‘double-composite’ deck of the Wendover Dean Viaduct into position – over 20 hours on Wednesday 8th and Saturday 11th May 2024
- Download new images showing progress on site near Wendover, Buckinghamshire.
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First completed sections of HS2 Curzon Street station viaduct revealed
25 Apr 2024- New images released of the first completed sections of the viaduct that will bring high speed trains into Birmingham’s new Curzon Street station
- View and download photos here
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IN PICTURES: HS2 moves 1,100 tonne viaduct in weekend operation
23 Apr 2024HS2 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.