Contractors building HS2 have completed work on a pair of innovative extensions to the southern portal of its longest tunnel…
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Second HS2 Northolt Tunnel TBM achieves breakthrough
The UK’s HS2 has completed an 8km tunnel drive under London – using one of four Herrenknecht TBMs being deployed…
HS2 releases spectacular images of TBM removal
Following its 8km drive underneath the capital, HS2 and contractor SCS JV have lifted Herrenknecht TBM ‘Sushila’ out of the ground…
HS2 marks milestone at Long Itchington Wood Tunnel
The UK’s HS2 has announced a significant milestone at Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire – the first deep tunnel…
HS2 contractor wins top standard for inclusion and diversity
HS2’s construction partner for Old Oak Common Station has achieved a prestigious workforce award – recognising its outstanding commitments to…
HS2 teams prepare for challenging box jack
Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure designed to take the UK’s new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in…
HS2 takes shape but needs ‘fundamental’ re-set
The progress made to deliver HS2 outlined in figures recently released shows that the majority of the deep tunnel drives…
HS2 TBM Sushila achieves breakthrough
HS2 engineers are celebrating completing a successful 8km tunnelling drive under the capital. The TBM, named Sushila, reached the Green…
HS2 reveals TBMs ready to drive to Euston
Engineers have begun assembling the two Herrenknecht TBMs that will dig the final 7.2km of underground high-speed railway – carrying…
HS2 reaches halfway point on key ‘green tunnel’
Work to build HS2’s 700m long Burton Green Tunnel in Warwickshire has reached the halfway mark. It is one of…