HS2 News

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, established in 2009 and headquartered in London, UK, is the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK's new high-speed rail network. HS2 aims to connect major cities across Britain, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, reducing travel times and increasing rail capacity. The project focuses on sustainability, aiming to deliver low-carbon travel options and support economic growth. HS2 represents one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe, with a commitment to enhancing connectivity and supporting the UK's transition to a net-zero carbon economy.

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14 SEP '23

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WORK BEGINS IN WEST NORTHANTS ON HS2’S LONGEST ‘GREEN TUNNEL’

The 2.7km Greatworth ‘green tunnel’ will be built on the surface before being covered by earth, trees and shrubs to fit in with the Northamptonshire countryside.

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22 AUG '23

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HS2 completes key Colne Valley Viaduct span during three-week road closure

Harefield’s Moorhall Road has reopened after HS2 engineers completed a key 40-metre span that will form part of the high-speed rail project’s record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct.

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13 SEP '21

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One year on from start of construction, HS2 celebrates hitting 20,000 jobs landmark

HS2 Ltd has announced that over 20,000 people are now working on Britain’s high-speed rail project, one year on from the formal start of construction on Phase One from London to the West Midlands

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