HS2’s new podcast series “How to build a railway” launches, exploring the story behind the construction of the UK’s high speed rail.
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Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed the new Chair of HS2
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Newly appointed HS2 Chair Sir Jonathan Thompson to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and accountability for the HS2 program.
HS2 finishes foundation work for UK’s longest railway bridge
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As HS2 completes all foundation work for UK’s longest bridge, the 3.4km Colne Valley Viaduct will carry the new high speed rail line across in the northwest outskirts of London.
HS2’s first Birmingham viaduct pier completed
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HS2 has revealed images of the first completed giant V-shaped pier for the 300 metres long viaduct in Birmingham’s city centre.
Lee Sturdy joins Kier as science and technology director for its Construction business
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Lee Sturdy to lead Kier Construction’s life sciences capability as it expands its work in this rapidly growing specialist sector.
Kier partners with STEM Returners across the UK
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Kier partners with STEM Returners to help people get back to work after a career break, with a variety of roles to be offered across the UK.
HS2 reaches an important milestone as over 1000 apprenticeships created
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HS2 celebrates a major milestone, with over 1,000 people placed through its apprenticeship programme on the UK’s flagship transport project.
HS2: UK’s longest railway bridge under construction
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HS2’s first 480m Colne Valley Viaduct, which will eventually stretch for over 2.4km, has been built using a 700-tonne bridge building machine
HS2 offers 30 paid summer placements for undergraduates
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Undergraduates given the chance to join HS2’s construction partner Balfour Beatty VINCI on an eight week paid work placement in Midlands.
Ferrovial completes sale of Amey Group for £400m to a UK company
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Ferrovial completes the sale of Amey Group to a UK company controlled by funds managed by One Equity Partners and Buckthorn Partners.
HS2 celebrating a world-first as 450 workers complete a box ‘bridge slide’ in Warwickshire
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HS2’s contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), completes world’s longest box slide to move a 12,600 tonne bridge over the M42 in Warwickshire.
HS2 CEO Mark Thurston celebrates 2022 as ‘a year of immense progress’
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HS2 CEO Mark Thurston celebrates a momentous list of achievements over 2022 as UK’s new high speed rail line nears peak construction.