HS2 launches the fifth round of its Innovation Accelerator programme, utilising AI and advanced sensing technology to drive cost & carbon efficiencies.
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Ten HS2 construction sites become 100% diesel-free
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Ten HS2 construction sites have become 100% diesel-free ahead of schedule, as projects continue to reduce carbon emissions.
HS2’s TBM ‘Dorothy’ sets off for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood
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TBM Dorothy sets off for the second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire, making it the sixth tunnel launch for HS2.
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.
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.
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 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.
Tunnelling career trial offered by HS2 in Warwickshire
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HS2 is proposing an opportunity to trial a new career working on giant tunnelling machines in partnership with Balfour Beatty VINCI.
HS2: Artificial Intelligence and driverless car technology deployed to develop stations of the future
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HS2 is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and LiDAR sensors to help design a stress-free passenger experience of the future.
HS2 Ltd starts construction on the first pioneering ‘Green Tunnel’ in the UK
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HS2 starts work on the first innovative ‘green tunnel,’ to blend the high speed railway and reduce disruption for communities.