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. Saltley Viaduct, which spans a 183-metre section of the B4114, will close to vehicles and pedestrians on 10th May 2026, ahead of a four-stage demolition programme. It […]
Category: High-Speed Rail
Cross passage construction complete on HS2’s Northolt Tunnel in London
The team building the Northolt Tunnel for HS2 have reached a new milestone, completing the construction of 34 cross passages. Cross passages connect the northbound and southbound tunnel and are a safety feature which allows passengers to cross to the adjacent tunnel in the event of an emergency. The Northolt Tunnel is 8.4 miles long, […]
TGV train and lorry collide at level crossing in northern France
A train driver has died and 13 people have been injured, two critically, following a collision between a high-speed TGV train and a lorry at a level crossing in northern France. The incident occurred this morning (Tuesday 7 April) on the line between Béthune and Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais region, when a TGV service travelling […]
High Speed Rail Group announces Balfour Beatty as newest member
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has welcomed infrastructure provider Balfour Beatty as its newest member. With extensive experience in rail and infrastructure, Balfour Beatty brings strong technical capability to HSRG. Through the Balfour Beatty VINCI joint venture, the company is designing and building major civil infrastructure for HS2 – including the 90km main works in the […]
HS2 engineers prepare to launch second viaduct over the M6
The west deck of the M6 South viaduct, which will carry high speed trains towards Birmingham, is being assembled in four sections. The first 107 metre section will be slid over the M6 junction 4 southbound slip road on 11th April 2026. The engineering team from Balfour Beatty VINCI, HS2’s contractor in the West Midlands, […]
New images show 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 this week, as new images were published showing how the public spaces around the building will look. Stretching for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, […]
GRS celebrates landmark 20Mt of aggregates to HS2
Sustainable materials supplier GRS has celebrated delivering a landmark 20 million tonnes (Mt) of primary and secondary aggregates to HS2 while exceeding performance, compliance and sustainability standards. Representing more than 80% of the bulk fill aggregates used along the 230km route, the 20Mt achievement was delivered through GRS subsidiary Rail Stone Solutions, establishing the firm […]
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. The viaducts being built near Coleshill in Warwickshire stretch for more than 600m and form a small part of the Delta junction – a huge intersection being built […]
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. The viaducts being built near Coleshill in Warwickshire stretch for more than 600m and form a small part of the Delta junction – a huge intersection being built […]