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HS2 ‘super-hub’ station at Old Oak Common recognised as ‘outstanding’ for environmental designs
07 Aug 2023- Designs for the station have been awarded the Outstanding BREEAM rating, uprated from previous ‘excellent’ rating
- The award puts the new station in the top 1% of UK buildings for eco-friendly status
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Ruislip Lido Railway turns green thanks to HS2 funding
04 Aug 2023- Ruislip Lido Railway Society Ltd will use a £75,000 grant from HS2’s Community & Environment Fund (CEF) to convert diesel locomotive 'Graham Alexander' to low-carbon battery power, removing its reliance on diesel.
- The new diesel-free alternative will improve local air quality and reduce noise pollution on the UK’s longest 12-gauge railway line.
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HS2 partners with Heart of Birmingham Vocational College and local creative organisations to engage young learners in design
03 Aug 2023- HS2 partnered with Birmingham-based Craftspace and Dual Works to deliver creative workshops at the Heart of Birmingham Vocational College in Washwood Heath.
- The ’Washwood Heath Creates’ project included outdoor creative design sessions in the College’s garden and a site visit for local students.
- New video showing the programme in action: (https://youtu.be/Fm0k0ZUHPQA)
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HS2 delivers third huge bridge move in the West Midlands this month - 27 hours ahead of schedule
01 Aug 2023- 5,600 tonne bridge moved under the Coventry to Leamington railway 27 hours ahead of schedule
- This is the third giant bridge move in two weeks as HS2’s construction ramps up in the West Midlands
- Over 500 people delivered the three bridge operations, part of the 9,000 workforce building HS2 in the region
- Timelapse footage shows the 5.5 hour operation and photos here