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Pre-2017 HS2 press releases are available on GOV.UK/HS2
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HS2 completes first viaduct structures at Delta Junction
09 Sep 2024- Impressive weekend operation marks the completion of four ‘pushes’ to move two parallel viaducts into place over the M42/M6 link roads
- The fourth ‘push’ saw the 1,100 tonne West Link Viaduct in North Warwickshire moved in just 11 hours next to the parallel East Link Viaduct
- View and download aerial photos and map of the Delta Junction
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Britain gets its new longest rail bridge in major HS2 milestone
05 Sep 2024- Installation of final deck segment sees HS2 viaduct break 137-year old record
- Work on the 2.1-mile long deck of Colne Valley Viaduct started in May 2022
- 1,000 pre-cast segments made at purpose-built factory on-site
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HS2’s tunnelling into Birmingham reaches halfway point
28 Aug 2024- HS2’s giant tunnelling machine is halfway through its journey to build the 3.5-mile Bromford Tunnel
- The 1,600 tonne machine called ‘Mary Ann’ has excavated and built 1.75 miles of tunnel between Water Orton and Washwood Heath in Birmingham
- View and download photos and YouTube video
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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