News

• Two giant tunnelling machines pass third of five ventilation and emergency access shafts on the 10 mile long Chiltern tunnel.
• Download the latest photos of the tunnel and construction progress at the Amersham vent shaft site.

• New twelve-part series explores the story behind the construction of HS2 so far

• Unique insights from the people delivering Europe’s biggest infrastructure project, exploring topics including engineering, archaeology, design and ecology

• Episode One is available now: [https://www.hs2.org.uk/podcast/episode-one-the-what-and-the-why-of-hs2/]

• Download new images showing the final design for the new viaduct over the Oxford Canal between Banbury and Daventry

Plans to bring high speed rail to Manchester are already well underway. To inform next steps in the Parliamentary process, HS2 is engaging local communities to discuss proposed changes to its construction designs to reduce future flood impacts in West Didsbury.

• HS2 has submitted plans for Balsall Common Viaduct, incorporating local feedback on landscape design, planting and connectivity
• Realignment of Bayleys Brook will enhance the aquatic habitat of the Brook
• CGIs design images here: https://mediacentre.hs2.org.uk/resources/f/construction/birmingham-viaducts/balsall-common-viaduct
• Local community event will be held on 16 February to share the plans
• Engagement Event: https://www.hs2.org.uk/events/balsall-common-viaduct-engagement-event/ 

HS2 Ltd has today (8^th February) set out plans which could radically improve capacity at Junction 6 of the M56 to support future growth and development aspirations around the proposed new HS2/NPR station at Manchester Airport.