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Pre-2017 HS2 press releases are available on GOV.UK/HS2
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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: Mark Wild named new CEO of Britain’s high-speed rail project
24 May 2024- New Chief Executive will join HS2 Ltd to drive next stage of Britain’s biggest infrastructure programme
- Mark Wild OBE arrives with an exceptional track record of complex infrastructure delivery, including successful completion of Crossrail
- He will oversee preparations for the start of the working railway in 2029-2033 while helping to deliver value for taxpayers
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HS2 celebrates halfway point for pioneering Thame Valley Viaduct
20 May 2024- View and embed a new video including drone footage showing progress on the 880m viaduct near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
- Download images showing how the viaduct will look once complete and latest images from site.
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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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Old Diorama Arts Centre and partners welcome local artists to HS2 space
13 May 2024- The Neighbourhood Makeshop is on Starcross Street at the Old Maria Fidelis School
- The HS2 space is being given back to the community for temporary use