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HS2 unveils huge tunnel boring machine ready to dig HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands
14 Jun 2023- The 125 metres long, 1,600 tonne tunnel boring machine will build HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands
- The name of the TBM was revealed as ‘Mary Ann’ – the real name of famous author George Eliot, born in Nuneaton, North Warwickshire
- The 3.5 mile tunnel will take high speed trains between Water Orton and Washwood Heath on their approach to Curzon Street Station in Birmingham
- Link to photos: HS2 News and Information - Media gallery
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HS2 launches rail systems innovation competition
14 Jun 2023- New thinking sought to increase automation of key railway infrastructure installation
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Businesses encouraged to diversify to win a share of upcoming HS2 contracts
09 Jun 2023HS2 is gearing up for the next phase of delivery by beginning the search for more UK-based companies to help build its fleet of new high speed trains.
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HS2 launches new construction apprenticeships
01 Jun 2023Jobseekers and career changers who want to work in construction are encouraged to register for a new two-week pre-employment programme that could lead to an apprenticeship with HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall (EKFB).
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HS2 reveals first giant lake piers for record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct
31 May 2023- On first anniversary of the start of deck construction for the UK’s longest railway bridge, HS2 reveals first enormous lake piers that will carry the 2 mile (3.4km) viaduct across a series of waterways on the outskirts of London.
- In pictures - highlights from the first year of deck construction - download the latest photos.
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Ealing Council’s leaders hear how local residents are benefitting from HS2
25 May 2023Ealing Council Leader, Cllr Peter Mason and Cllr Bassam Mahfouz, Lead Member for Decent Living Incomes, visited the Old Oak Common site where HS2 is building its new superhub station to see how the construction programme is supporting local residents into training and employment.