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HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel
HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel

The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery.

HS2 engineers assemble 2.5 km pre-cast tunnel
HS2 engineers assemble 2.5 km pre-cast tunnel

The construction of one of the longest ‘cut and cover’ tunnels on the HS2 project took a major step forward this week with the last of 5,020 reinforced concrete segments lifted into position at the site near Chipping Warden in Northamptonshire. 

HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station
HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station

The construction of an enormous deck that will help support the platforms at Birmingham's new HS2 station has begun with the first of more than 556 concrete beams lifted into position. 

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HS2 to start work on new improved Saltley Viaduct
HS2 to start work on new improved Saltley Viaduct

HS2 engineers are ready to start a major construction programme in Saltley, two miles northeast of Birmingham city centre, to facilitate the arrival of new high-speed rail services.

Last segment rolls off the production line at HS2’s ‘viaduct factory’
Last segment rolls off the production line at HS2’s ‘viaduct factory’

The last of more than 2,700 enormous deck segments for HS2’s Delta junction has been manufactured at a purpose-built factory.

Progress on HS2’s Curzon Street station
Progress on HS2’s Curzon Street station

Engineers working for the HS2 project completed the last of more than 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham's Curzon Street station in early March 2026.

HS2 completes deck assembly for Coleshill viaducts
HS2 completes deck assembly for Coleshill viaducts

Engineers working on HS2’s complex triangular intersection outside Birmingham have successfully completed the construction of four parallel viaduct decks – an essential part of the huge project.

HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project
HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel project

Construction works on HS2’s longest tunnel have been completed – marking an important civil engineering milestone for the new high-speed railway.

Christmas progress for key HS2 viaducts
Christmas progress for key HS2 viaducts

The construction of one of the most complicated parts of the HS2 project took a step forward over the Christmas break, with the completion of two key viaduct spans over the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire.

Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel

The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward in early Decemver 2025 with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next phase of excavations.

HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges
HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges

HS2 has opened two bridges near Leamington Spa carrying a key local road and a long-distance cycle track across the new high-speed railway.

Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed
Construction of Britain’s longest rail bridge completed

Engineers have spent the last 12 months making finishing touches to the HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct including noise barriers and structural sensors, on this UK’s new longest rail bridge.

HS2 celebrates final Birmingham tunnel breakthrough
HS2 celebrates final Birmingham tunnel breakthrough

On 13 October 2025, an enormous machine being used to dig HS2’s Birmingham approach tunnels broke through, marking the completion of major tunnel excavation between London’s Old Oak Common and the West Midlands.

M6 reopens early after weekend HS2 viaduct slide
M6 reopens early after weekend HS2 viaduct slide

On 28 September 2025, engineers working for the HS2 project have reopened the M6 ahead of schedule after sliding part of a huge new viaduct across the busy motorway.

Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham
Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham

A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112 m long, 1,631 tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway - part of Birmingham’s ring road this August.

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