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HS2 begins tunnelling to Euston

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January 29, 2026
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Yesterday (Tuesday January 27), HS2 began boring the tunnel between Old Oak Common in west London to Euston station.

HS2 assesses progress made during 2025

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December 31, 2025
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With HS2 soon to undergo a fundamental reset, it has assessed its achievements in 2025.

WATCH: Reminder to plan ahead for festive journeys in the west

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December 23, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers intending to travel in the west of England over the festive period to plan their journeys in advance.

Construction starts on new trains for the Elizabeth Line

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October 28, 2025
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Transport for London (TfL) has placed an order with Alstom for ten new Aventra Class 345 trains for the Elizabeth Line.

West of England rail services to be disrupted over Christmas

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October 26, 2025
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Network Rail has issued information about train services across the West of England over Christmas.

West of England rail services to be disrupted over Christmas

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October 26, 2025
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Network Rail has issued information about train services across the West of England over Christmas.

HS2 lifts fourth tunnelling machine after 3.4-mile journey under London

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September 1, 2025
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Over the bank holiday weekend, HS2 engineers began lifting the last of four tunnelling machines to the surface.

Government says HS2 wont be running trains from 2033

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June 19, 2025
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The government has today (Wednesday 18 June) admitted that HS2 will not be running trains from 2033 as planned. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also announced that she is to accept all the recommendations of the James Stewart Review into the “misma…

WATCH: First section of platform installed at London HS2 station

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May 31, 2025
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The first section of platform has been installed at Old Oak Common that will be used by passengers when boarding and alighting from trains. Six…

Ealing Apprentices Reap Rewards of HS2 Investment

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May 2, 2025
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Charlotte Thomas and Tyler Pearce-Scott have now completed their two-year apprenticeships with HS2 construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra (BBVS).