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Innovative extensions eliminate the possibility of a ‘sonic boom’ being created by high-speed trains entering tunnels on the HS2 line at speeds of 200mph
INFRASTRUCTURE

Unique HS2 tunnel portal completed to solve high-speed rail's 'sonic boom' conundrum

Portal extensions' appearance on HS2 is a first for the British high-speed railway network

15 April 2025

HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire is the first deep tunnel on the high-speed route to complete its civil engineering phase
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2 construction milestone for Balfour Beatty VINCI's

JV announces significant milestone at HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel in Warwickshire, UK

26 February 2025

The start of piling works at Rykneld Street bridge, Streethay, as part of the work to create the HS2 high-speed rail network
PILING

Balfour Beatty VINCI starts foundation work for HS2 bridge

Piling begins for a bridge which is the latest stage of the HS2 high-speed rail line in the UK

28 October 2024

Foundation works to install 2000 vertical concrete columns for the foundations at Curson Street Station have started in Birmingham. Credit_HS2
PILING

HS2 lays the foundations for Birmingham's new rail hub

Installation of the 2000 vertical concrete columns for Curzon Street Station foundations begins

21 October 2024

Nearly 30 boreholes being drilled in New South Wales will support critical geotechnical investigations required to determine the locations for the Albanese Government’s High-Speed Rail between Sydney and Newcastle. Credit: iStock
SITE INVESTIGATION

New South Wales high-speed rail accelerates with first investigation works

Borehole drilling in NSW will support geotechnical investigation for high speed rail connection

13 September 2024

HS2’s TBM Mary Ann halfway through building the Bromford Tunnel-2. Credit; HS2
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2's tunnelling into Birmingham reaches halfway point

HS2’s 1600t TBM ‘Mary Ann’ has excavated and built 1.75 miles of the 3.5-mile Bromford Tunnel

29 August 2024

A concrete tunnel ring segment is moved into place by TBM Sushila to create HS2's Northolt Tunnel. Credit_HS2
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2's Northolt Tunnel under the capital is 50% complete

Half of the 8.4-mile twin-bored HS2 Northolt Tunnel underneath London has now been completed

19 July 2024

Excavation of the station box at HS2’s Old Oak Common site has now been completed. Credit: HS2
INFRASTRUCTURE

HS2's Old Oak Common station box excavation complete

After three years, HS2 has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box

15 July 2024

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