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HS2 ‘marathon’ bridge construction completed near Lichfield
18 Aug 2023- Huge construction operation to build and move a 2,600 tonne bridge under the South Staffordshire railway completed near Lichfield
- Over 150 people and 18 different supply chain companies delivered the complex project
- Drone footage and photos
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Work trials fuel employment boost on HS2
16 Aug 2023Midlands residents who are out of work are being encouraged to ‘give a work trial a go’ and explore the opportunity to start a new career on HS2.
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HS2 removes bridge over M42 - 14 hours ahead of schedule
14 Aug 2023- 4,000 tonne two-span bridge over M42 removed quicker than anticipated in a planned 56 hour operation
- The motorway was re-opened 14 hours ahead of schedule
- Specialist Solihull-based firm Armac Demolition completed the work
- Timelapse video here and photos here
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New training programme to help more women access careers on HS2
10 Aug 2023HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC), an independent not-for-profit organisation, to help more women in the Midlands launch a career in the construction sector.
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HS2 ‘super-hub’ station at Old Oak Common recognised as ‘outstanding’ for environmental designs
07 Aug 2023- Designs for the station have been awarded the Outstanding BREEAM rating, uprated from previous ‘excellent’ rating
- The award puts the new station in the top 1% of UK buildings for eco-friendly status