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Over 3,000 formerly unemployed supported into jobs on HS2
19 Jun 2023HS2 is celebrating another major milestone as it confirmed today (Monday 19th June) that over 3,000 people who were out of work have gone on to secure jobs on the project.
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Progress on HS2’s Copthall Green Tunnel as Western portal is complete
15 Jun 2023- The Copthall Tunnel is one of five green tunnels on the HS2 route
- New video shows the progress being made on the tunnel: https://youtu.be/MOl7MsOLCyY
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HS2 unveils huge tunnel boring machine ready to dig HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands
14 Jun 2023- The 125 metres long, 1,600 tonne tunnel boring machine will build HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands
- The name of the TBM was revealed as ‘Mary Ann’ – the real name of famous author George Eliot, born in Nuneaton, North Warwickshire
- The 3.5 mile tunnel will take high speed trains between Water Orton and Washwood Heath on their approach to Curzon Street Station in Birmingham
- Link to photos: HS2 News and Information - Media gallery
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HS2 launches rail systems innovation competition
14 Jun 2023- New thinking sought to increase automation of key railway infrastructure installation
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Businesses encouraged to diversify to win a share of upcoming HS2 contracts
09 Jun 2023HS2 is gearing up for the next phase of delivery by beginning the search for more UK-based companies to help build its fleet of new high speed trains.
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HS2 launches new construction apprenticeships
01 Jun 2023Jobseekers and career changers who want to work in construction are encouraged to register for a new two-week pre-employment programme that could lead to an apprenticeship with HS2’s construction partner, Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall (EKFB).