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Midlands 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.

• 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

HS2 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.

• 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