TBM Dorothy sets off for the second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire, making it the sixth tunnel launch for HS2.
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Project Spotlight: HS2 – Britain’s new high-speed railway
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HS2 (High Speed 2) is the UK’s largest infrastructure investment project that will deliver 260 miles of a high-speed railway line across the country.
HS2 contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) receives award for diversity and inclusion best practice
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HS2’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) receives Clear Assured Gold accreditation for diversity and inclusion best practices.
HS2: Tunnel Boring Machine ‘Caroline’ begins five-mile journey underneath London
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HS2 contractor Skanska Costain STRABAG JV begins tunnelling journey with TBM ‘Caroline’ towards Greenford from West Ruislip in West London.
1.9 million cubic metres of rock and earth to be excavated as work starts on two of HS2’s longest cuttings
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HS2 main works contractor EKFB has started excavation of the two longest cuttings which will see the removal of 1.9 million cubic metres of rock and earth.
Ray O’Rourke to stay as CEO at Laing O’Rourke
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In consideration of the current environment, Ray O’Rourke will remain as CEO of Laing O’Rourke for the next two financial years.
HS2: First of six giant tunnel boring machines (TBMs) begins its journey under London
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HS2 and Skanska Costain STRABAG JV launch Sushila, the first tunnel boring machine to dig over 26 miles of tunnels under London.
First stage of excavating the HS2 Chiltern tunnels completed
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HS2 is making huge progress as the tunnelling machines under the Chilterns approach the four-mile mark.
PUNCH Flybrid technology trialled on HS2 cranes
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HS2 trials technology developed for PUNCH Flybrid to cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality on construction sites.
HS2: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion report results continue to beat industry averages
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HS2’s performance continues to beat industry averages for the number of female and BAME employees working on the project.
HS2 reveals significant progress of the new tunnel at Euston station
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HS2 makes progress at Euston as Mace Dragados JV excavates a 20-metre deep ‘box’ that will be home to a new Traction Substation (TSS).
HS2 celebrates tunnelling breakthrough on Europe’s largest infrastructure project
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History made as Dorothy – HS2’s state-of-the-art tunnel boring machine (TBM) – completes the project’s first tunnel.
