New Video 🎥👇.
Watch the moment tunnelling teams break through into the HS2 Old Oak Common station box in west London.
The breakthrough into the station box used a process not previously employed on HS2. The tunnel’s dividing wall was cut into blocks and pushed out, tation side back into the completed tunnel behind.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=TqjuWh…
Watch the moment tunnelling teams break through into the HS2 Old Oak Common station box in west London.
The breakthrough into the station box used a process not previously employed on HS2. The tunnel’s dividing wall was cut into blocks and pushed out, tation side back into the completed tunnel behind.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=TqjuWh…
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This week we'd like to share these photos of Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy's visit to the new HS2 super hub station following the latest tunnel breakthrough 📷.
A total of 100,000 tonnes of material was excavated to create this tunnel, roughly the weight of 14,000 ses ✅.
#HS2InPictures
A total of 100,000 tonnes of material was excavated to create this tunnel, roughly the weight of 14,000 ses ✅.
#HS2InPictures
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In case you missed it, our latest project update video is live 🎥.
In this video, our Chief Executive, Mark Wild, explains how better preparation, clearer plans and revised contract incentives are helping our teams work productively, control spending and build safely.
You'll ards Euston, the completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common, viaduct and bridge works in the West Midlands, and how we're preparing to install, test and commission the railway systems.
Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=CTe-e7…
In this video, our Chief Executive, Mark Wild, explains how better preparation, clearer plans and revised contract incentives are helping our teams work productively, control spending and build safely.
You'll ards Euston, the completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common, viaduct and bridge works in the West Midlands, and how we're preparing to install, test and commission the railway systems.
Watch the video: youtube.com/watch?v=CTe-e7…
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In a big step forward, HS2 has now broken through at Old Oak Common, completing a 14km tunnel from West Ruislip.
This station will be one of the best-connected rail hubs in the country, bringing together HS2, the Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and GWR.
After years of nally getting a grip and making progress.
This station will be one of the best-connected rail hubs in the country, bringing together HS2, the Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and GWR.
After years of nally getting a grip and making progress.
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Tunnel mining teams have broken through into our #OldOakCommon station box – another important milestone for the project ✅.
A total of 100,000 tonnes of material has been excavated, roughly the weight of 14,000 double-decker #London buses 🚌. This completes the first of two cting the station to the Victoria Road crossover box.
The tunnels were mined through London clay using tunnel excavators, rather than tunnel boring machines. It was a pleasure to have the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, on site to visit the new super hub station after the breakthrough.
Find out more: gloo.to/F9jd
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A total of 100,000 tonnes of material has been excavated, roughly the weight of 14,000 double-decker #London buses 🚌. This completes the first of two cting the station to the Victoria Road crossover box.
The tunnels were mined through London clay using tunnel excavators, rather than tunnel boring machines. It was a pleasure to have the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, on site to visit the new super hub station after the breakthrough.
Find out more: gloo.to/F9jd
@transportgovuk
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In our latest project update, our Chief Executive, Mark Wild, visits the EKFB section of the route. He sees how better preparation, clearer plans, and revised contract incentives are helping our teams. They are working more productively, controlling spending and building safely Also in this video:
- How better preparation and clearer plans are changing the way we work on site ✅.
- Our tunnelling towards Euston ✅.
- The completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station in west London ✅.
- Major viaduct and bridge works in the West Midlands ✅.
- How we're preparing to install, test and commission the railway systems ✅.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=CTe-e7…
- How better preparation and clearer plans are changing the way we work on site ✅.
- Our tunnelling towards Euston ✅.
- The completed high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station in west London ✅.
- Major viaduct and bridge works in the West Midlands ✅.
- How we're preparing to install, test and commission the railway systems ✅.
Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=CTe-e7…
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We've Moved 13 Million Cubic Metres of Earth — Full update to be released on our YouTube channel soon 👀🎥
We're 18 months into the HS2 reset, and the pace on site is picking up.
By late September, we'd moved 13 million cubic metres of earth. That's about 40% ahead of plan, ur target for the whole year.
Our Chief Executive, Mark Wild, visited the EKFB section of the route to see what's changing on the ground.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss it 👉youtube.com/hs2ltd
We're 18 months into the HS2 reset, and the pace on site is picking up.
By late September, we'd moved 13 million cubic metres of earth. That's about 40% ahead of plan, ur target for the whole year.
Our Chief Executive, Mark Wild, visited the EKFB section of the route to see what's changing on the ground.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss it 👉youtube.com/hs2ltd
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The final viaduct was installed over the M6 this weekend 🎥✅.
This milestone means that both M6 South viaducts are now structurally complete. The east deck, which will carry high-speed trains towards HS2’s two London stations – Old Oak Common and Euston, was completed in 2025. s successfully moved into place on Saturday, 24th October, will carry trains towards Curzon Street Station in Birmingham city centre and destinations in the north, including Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Find out more: gloo.to/FKQw
This milestone means that both M6 South viaducts are now structurally complete. The east deck, which will carry high-speed trains towards HS2’s two London stations – Old Oak Common and Euston, was completed in 2025. s successfully moved into place on Saturday, 24th October, will carry trains towards Curzon Street Station in Birmingham city centre and destinations in the north, including Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.
Find out more: gloo.to/FKQw
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New Video 🎥 - How HS2 is shaping investment in Birmingham.
In this video, we speak to James Blakey, Planning and Engagement Director at Moda Living, a build-to-rent investor and operator that builds, manages and holds residential neighbourhoods for the long term. By the time omplete, Moda will have invested more than £1 billion in Birmingham, delivering just over 5,000 new homes across four neighbourhoods.
Watch now 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=-_-0ua…
In this video, we speak to James Blakey, Planning and Engagement Director at Moda Living, a build-to-rent investor and operator that builds, manages and holds residential neighbourhoods for the long term. By the time omplete, Moda will have invested more than £1 billion in Birmingham, delivering just over 5,000 new homes across four neighbourhoods.
Watch now 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=-_-0ua…
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Strong winds are forecast this weekend, so we're changing our planned construction works to keep everyone safe.
The Water Orton viaduct parapet installation, above the M42, will be rescheduled. This means the M42 J6 to J9 northbound, and J9 to J7 southbound will be open this weekend.
The M42 North J7 to M6 North connector road will still close as planned. This is because the final stages of the M6 South viaduct launch aren't affected by the weather. This closure runs from 5am Saturday 24 October to 10pm Sunday 25 October 2026.
We now plan to complete the M42 works the following weekend, 30 October to 2 November, weather permitting.
More information: hs2.org.uk/documents/coll…
The Water Orton viaduct parapet installation, above the M42, will be rescheduled. This means the M42 J6 to J9 northbound, and J9 to J7 southbound will be open this weekend.
The M42 North J7 to M6 North connector road will still close as planned. This is because the final stages of the M6 South viaduct launch aren't affected by the weather. This closure runs from 5am Saturday 24 October to 10pm Sunday 25 October 2026.
We now plan to complete the M42 works the following weekend, 30 October to 2 November, weather permitting.
More information: hs2.org.uk/documents/coll…
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The A422 overbridge opened to traffic this summer, allowing the road to pass safely over the #HS2 line.
Our teams began installing the bridge in 2025, starting with the central span, which was manoeuvred into position using self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). The two fted into place using a 400-tonne crawler crane.
Want to find out more about this structure and other key developments in the #Brackley area? Watch out latest YouTube video 🎥 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=CVHDWH…
Our teams began installing the bridge in 2025, starting with the central span, which was manoeuvred into position using self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). The two fted into place using a 400-tonne crawler crane.
Want to find out more about this structure and other key developments in the #Brackley area? Watch out latest YouTube video 🎥 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=CVHDWH…
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This week we'd like to share these fantastic photos of our Colne Valley Viaduct 📷👇.
The viaduct is the longest railway bridge in the UK and one of the most significant structures on the HS2 route. Stretching 2.1 miles (3.4 km), it will carry the railway across the Colne onnecting London and the Midlands while carefully navigating one of the country’s most environmentally sensitive landscapes.
Images courtesy of Grimshaw/Hufton+Crow
The viaduct is the longest railway bridge in the UK and one of the most significant structures on the HS2 route. Stretching 2.1 miles (3.4 km), it will carry the railway across the Colne onnecting London and the Midlands while carefully navigating one of the country’s most environmentally sensitive landscapes.
Images courtesy of Grimshaw/Hufton+Crow
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Birmingham's skyline is changing, with cranes and major developments transforming the area around our future Curzon Street station. Our latest drone footage 🎥👇 captures the scale of the activity, with construction projects springing up across the city centre as #Birmingham volve.
#HS2 is more than a railway — it’s a corridor of economic opportunity 📈, connecting regions and unlocking potential across the UK. Even before the first train runs, development around our stations in #WestLondon and the #WestMidlands is set to inject £20 billion into the economy over the next decade.
This is an investment that will boost local growth, promote social mobility, and help communities trade, grow, and thrive.
#HS2 is more than a railway — it’s a corridor of economic opportunity 📈, connecting regions and unlocking potential across the UK. Even before the first train runs, development around our stations in #WestLondon and the #WestMidlands is set to inject £20 billion into the economy over the next decade.
This is an investment that will boost local growth, promote social mobility, and help communities trade, grow, and thrive.
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Works are progressing well at our #Birmingham Curzon Street station site. Over the weekend, our team installed another huge tower crane, and we captured the process on camera 🎥.
The 30.4m crane will allow multiple areas within the site to be serviced. It will also help simplify e congestion, and improve safety for our workers.
The 30.4m crane will allow multiple areas within the site to be serviced. It will also help simplify e congestion, and improve safety for our workers.
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New video - HS2 construction update in Brackley 🎥
Westbury Viaduct near Brackley is now finished. We launched the deck across its 7 piers in three pushes, then completed parapet installation and cast each of its 8 deck spans using a bespoke cantilever formwork traveller. 50 major viaducts we're building across HS2, and one of a family of 5 "double composite" structures combining concrete with steel beams for strength without extra weight.
Nearby, we're also making progress on Turweston Viaduct, the Turweston Green Overbridge, and the A422 and A43 Overbridges, all part of a 30km stretch of route between Calvert and Greatworth that includes 35 bridges and 5 viaducts in total.
Watch the full story here 👉 youtu.be/CVHDWHG3yzY
Westbury Viaduct near Brackley is now finished. We launched the deck across its 7 piers in three pushes, then completed parapet installation and cast each of its 8 deck spans using a bespoke cantilever formwork traveller. 50 major viaducts we're building across HS2, and one of a family of 5 "double composite" structures combining concrete with steel beams for strength without extra weight.
Nearby, we're also making progress on Turweston Viaduct, the Turweston Green Overbridge, and the A422 and A43 Overbridges, all part of a 30km stretch of route between Calvert and Greatworth that includes 35 bridges and 5 viaducts in total.
Watch the full story here 👉 youtu.be/CVHDWHG3yzY
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There's plenty happening along the HS2 route near Brackley, with our teams working hard to bring HS2 to life.
We've been out on site to capture the latest construction progress, showcasing the engineering, people and hard work behind the scenes.
One example is the now estbury Viaduct. Stretching 320m across the floodplain of the River Great Ouse, this impressive structure is just one of the many milestones being achieved in the area.
Our latest video is coming soon 👀
We've been out on site to capture the latest construction progress, showcasing the engineering, people and hard work behind the scenes.
One example is the now estbury Viaduct. Stretching 320m across the floodplain of the River Great Ouse, this impressive structure is just one of the many milestones being achieved in the area.
Our latest video is coming soon 👀
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Our 30,000 strong workforce has had it's most productive year yet, and the progress of the last few months tells the story.
The final segments of the Wendover Green Tunnel have been lifted into place. The 320m-long Westbury Viaduct has reached structural completion, and in ducts have also been completed ✅.
With almost 80% of HS2's major structures now complete or under construction, the scale of progress across the route is clear.
The final segments of the Wendover Green Tunnel have been lifted into place. The 320m-long Westbury Viaduct has reached structural completion, and in ducts have also been completed ✅.
With almost 80% of HS2's major structures now complete or under construction, the scale of progress across the route is clear.
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The last segment for the #Wendover green tunnel has been lifted into position 👍🎥.
Set to stretch for around a mile, the tunnel is being built inside a cutting alongside the A413 to the west of the #Buckinghamshire town. In total, 2,740 precast concrete segments were used to the central part now finished, the focus is turning to the portals at either end, completing the floor slab and internal fit out.
Find out more: gloo.to/F9u5
Set to stretch for around a mile, the tunnel is being built inside a cutting alongside the A413 to the west of the #Buckinghamshire town. In total, 2,740 precast concrete segments were used to the central part now finished, the focus is turning to the portals at either end, completing the floor slab and internal fit out.
Find out more: gloo.to/F9u5
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Step-free access is coming to Old Oak Common station.
Future passengers using Elizabeth line services at HS2's Old Oak Common in west London will benefit from step-free access, following agreement between HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, Transport for London and the Department for atest video: ow.ly/V14h50ZTPl1
Future passengers using Elizabeth line services at HS2's Old Oak Common in west London will benefit from step-free access, following agreement between HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, Transport for London and the Department for atest video: ow.ly/V14h50ZTPl1
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This week we'd like to share these fantastic photos of our Westbury viaduct👇📷.
Crossing across a floodplain of the River Great Ouse near Brackley, the 320m structure uses an innovative ‘double composite’ structure which allows a more efficient use of concrete and steel than a elping to cut carbon in construction.
#HS2InPictures
Crossing across a floodplain of the River Great Ouse near Brackley, the 320m structure uses an innovative ‘double composite’ structure which allows a more efficient use of concrete and steel than a elping to cut carbon in construction.
#HS2InPictures
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