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First wall segments for HS2’s Chiltern tunnel roll off production line

18 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

HS2 Ltd has revealed that the first of 112,000 Chiltern tunnel wall segments have rolled off the production line ahead of the Tunnel Boring Machine launch.

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Work begins to form HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct foundations

16 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

HS2's Colne Valley Viaduct will span the length of 3.4 km and be supported by 56 piers, and work has now begun to sink the required 292 piles.

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HS2 marks National Apprenticeship Week by recruiting new apprentices

10 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review

With 30 new apprentices set to join the business in September 2021, HS2 is making progress in delivering on its promise to create 2,000 apprenticeships over the project’s lifetime.

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HS2’s Chiltern tunnel headhouse vent shaft gains planning approval

27 January 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The headhouse will have a 78m ventilation shaft reaching down to the twin tunnels below, regulating air quality and temperature, removing smoke in the event of a fire and providing access for emergency services.

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First two tunnel boring machines arrive in UK for HS2

8 December 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The two 170m-long TBMs – the largest ever used on a UK rail project - will start to be assembled on site ready to begin digging the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.

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HS2 unveils innovative robot for use during tunnelling at Chiltern site

5 November 2020 | By Global Railway Review

HS2's innovative onboard robot will boost safety and efficiency by removing the need for personnel to work in a potentially hazardous area.

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HS2’s first two Tunnel Boring Machines ready to be shipped to the UK

11 August 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Named Florence and Cecilia, the two Tunnel Boring Machines have been completed in Germany and are now ready to be shipped to the UK to begin the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnel excavation.

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HS2 Chiltern site progresses in preparation for tunnel boring

31 July 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Prior to the arrival of the two tunnel boring machines, HS2 has completed the high headwall and ground reinforcement at the Chiltern tunnel site.

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HS2 unveils first images of preparation for new tunnel launch site

12 June 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Preparation of the launch site is the first step in HS2's efforts to deliver the Chiltern tunnels and Colne Valley Viaduct project.

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HS2 opens public vote to name its first two tunnel boring machines

15 May 2020 | By Global Railway Review

HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for developing the UK's new high-speed rail network, is asking the UK public to choose the names for the project's first two giant tunnel boring machines.

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HS2 Ltd to issue Notice to Proceed to Phase One contractors

15 April 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Issuing the Notice to Proceed to the four Main Works Civils Contractors is the next significant step of Phase One of Britain’s HS2 project.

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