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Work begins on HS2’s half-kilometre long Edgcote viaduct
22 Oct 2024- Northants viaduct becomes second HS2 viaduct to have every major element manufactured off-site, cutting its carbon footprint and simplifying construction.
- View and embed a new video explaining the design and start of construction at the site near Chipping Warden or download new photos.
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HS2 enlists public in design of new generation of high-speed trains
21 Oct 2024- Twenty user groups have participated in testing as part of programme to design HS2’s new high-speed trains
- Feedback on seating, boarding and layout of carriage interiors put to the test
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HS2 lays the foundations for Birmingham’s new rail hub - Curzon Street Station
16 Oct 2024- Work has started on the 2,000 underground foundation columns that will support the flagship Birmingham Curzon Street Station
- A team of 80 people are delivering the work on the 100,000 square metre site which will become the region’s new rail hub
- West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker saw development of the station in person as he visited an HS2 construction site for the first time
- View and download photos
- View and download interviews with West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and HS2’s Executive Director - Stations, Huw Edwards
- View and download video drone footage of the site
- View and embed the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/aHIx722hD1c
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Double milestone for HS2’s Brackley viaducts
11 Oct 2024- Download new photos showing the completed Westbury viaduct deck slide – and abutments for the nearby Turweston viaduct
- The twin structures near the town of Brackley use an innovative ‘double composite’ structure which allows a more efficient use of concrete and steel than a traditional approach, helping to cut carbon in construction.
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New footage: HS2’s Interchange Station takes step forward with bridge progress
09 Oct 2024- New photos and footage captured show engineering milestone completed at HS2’s Interchange Station
- 15 bridge beams weighing a total of 565 tonnes lifted into place in week-long operation
- Download drone and timelapse footage and view YouTube video
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HS2 Ltd boosted by new early careers intake
27 Sep 2024- HS2 Ltd has welcomed its latest future talent cohort of 26 graduates and 18 apprentices.
- The new intake forms part of 2,000 apprenticeships set to be created by HS2 Ltd and its supply chain throughout the project’s lifecycle.
- In total, 33 graduates and 66 apprentices have gone on to secure permanent jobs with HS2 Ltd since the programme began in 2017.