Transport Secretary to Invoke Japanese Inspiration for HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20260 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed ambitions for HS2 to match levels of success previously set by Japan’s Shinkansen network or “bullet trains”. The Transport Secretary recently made a trip to Japan and travelled along the high-speed line from Tokyo to Osaka. Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, with the Shinkansen train © Department for
HS2 Completes Construction of Network’s Tallest Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 – the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network – which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking a new milestone for the high-speed rail
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will
Cross Passages Installed Along HS2’s Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20260 The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel. Connecting the northbound and southbound tunnels; cross passages are a safety feature that allow passengers to cross to the adjacent tunnel in the event of an emergency. 34 cross passages have been installed
HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station. Main construction of Curzon Street, which will stretch for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, is now well underway. Aerial view of the Curzon Street site
HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of the project’s latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station – marking a key milestone in the delivery of the new, high-speed rail line. The portion of the route itself has been deemed ‘essential’ by
HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the line’s longest tunnel, bringing to an end a project that began nearly five years ago. The Chiltern tunnel, which will soon be fitted with tracks and overhead equipment during a later phase of the project, is set to
HS2 Achieves Peak Production Rate Across 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20260 HS2 has published a new set of figures outlining headway made by the project both above and below ground throughout 2025. The year, which included a fundamental reset for the infrastructure programme, saw a peak production rate, with 23 miles of deep-bore tunnels having been excavated on the opening section of
HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway. The structure was ‘slid’ into place over the course of a 17 hour-long operation consisting of a three-stage process to both assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of
Construction Resumed on HS2’s Longest Green Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 HS2’s longest green tunnel is a step closer to completion following the realignment of a key local road, allowing for the next phase of excavations. The new tunnel is set to stretch for a total of 2.7km, and is being built inside a shallow cutting near Greatworth, West Northamptonshire with a
HS2 Prepares Bridge for Placement Over Birmingham Ring Road Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 An HS2 engineering team is making preparations for the placement of a 112m long, 1,632 tonne steel bridge over a section of Birmingham’s ring road, Lawley Middleway, this August. The work will be delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and bridge contractor, Mammoet. Giant HS2 bridge ready to be moved into place
HS2 to Showcase Class 895 Concept Model at The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 HS2 has announced that those attending Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend (1-3 August) will be among the very first to receive an exclusive tour of a life-sized model carriage fitted to reflect the concept design for its Class 895 train. The display aims to showcase the collaborative
HS2: TBM Anne Completes Final Stretch of Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20250 HS2 has completed the final 3.4-mile stretch of excavation of the main 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel under London, hitting a major milestone in the construction of infrastructure for the service. Completed by the fourth of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) on 26 June; the twin-bore tunnel is the second longest on the
TBM Emily Completes 3.4 Mile Journey Beneath London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The third of four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has completed its 3.4 mile drive beneath the ground at Green Park Way in Greenford, West London, moving HS2 closer to completion of the capital’s Northolt Tunnel. The TBM, Emily, was first launched in February 2024, and has now completed the excavation of
First HS2 Platform Takes Shape at Old Oak Common Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 HS2 has seen the installation of its first dedicated platform in an underground box at the new Old Oak Common station.The platform, which is one of six set to be installed at the to-be-superhub in West London in anticipation of HS2’s arrival, has been built in advance of an additional
IN PICTURES: HS2 TBM Caroline Emerges at Green Park Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Caroline has emerged from the ground at the project’s Green Park Way site in Greenford, West London. The TBM’s 9.48 metre diameter cutterhead, front and middle shield (weighing 850 tonnes) were lifted from the earth on Sunday 25 May following the completion of its 5-mile journey
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel
HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 HS2’s first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel. The tunnel, which connects Warwickshire and Birmingham and is set to be the longest railway tunnel in the West Midlands, begins in Water Orton and ends in Washwood Heath. The Tunnel