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Progress for HS2’s Wendover green tunnel

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:36:00 Z

Central section of the cut-and-cover tunnel - which runs to the west of the town - now complete with engineers moving on to focus on portals, internal works and backfilling as well as the realignment of Ellesborough Road.
Download new images and video showing the last wall segment being lifted into place on the one mile (1.4km) long structure on the edge of Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:26:00 Z

Download new photos and drone footage showing the completed Westbury viaduct - the longest HS2 viaduct in the Brackley area.
The 320m structure uses an innovative ‘double composite’ structure which allows a more efficient use of concrete and steel than a traditional approach, helping to cut carbon in construction.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:25:00 Z

Passengers using Elizabeth line services at Old Oak Common will benefit from a fully step free journey from street level to train
This will support independent travel by removing the need for boarding ramps or staff assistance for many passengers
Collaboration between HS2, Network Rail, Transport for London and the Department for Transport has enabled agreement on a more accessible design
View and embed video of Old Oak Common construction of platforms and CGI

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:37:00 Z

Download new images showing this weekend’s progress at the Water Orton viaducts and nearby ‘twin box’ structure, which both span the M42 near Birmingham
Download drone and timelapse footage showing progress on both structures.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:02:00 Z

Download new images showing the ironstone cladding being installed on the new Oxford Canal viaduct and images of what it will look like once complete.
Download footage showing progress on the unique viaduct, which crosses the canal near Wormleighton in Warwickshire

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:31:00 Z

Images - The first section of the new Saltley Viaduct has been safely installed over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines
Video – B-roll - Timelapse footage shows the weekend-long operation

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 Z

12 new apprenticeship jobs, including roles supporting the construction of Curzon Street Station
Opportunities ring-fenced to unemployed West Midlands residents
Visit your local Jobcentre Plus to find out more

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 Z

Video footage shows the Duddeston Junction Viaduct, which is currently being built
Images show how the Duddeston Junction Viaduct is taking shape

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:36:00 Z

The first platforms for HS2 services have been constructed at Old Oak Common
The six 450m underground platforms are now in place ready for further fit out as construction continues on the superhub station in west London

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z