Plant & equipment

Work on HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in East Birmingham has reached a major milestone, with the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) reaching the halfway point of the 3.5-mile-long twin-bore tunnel.

HS2 contractors have completed two significant bridge projects at Saltley, Birmingham, and Balsall Common near Solihull.

HS2 completed its latest stage in its complex year-long project as it slid a part of the half-kilometre Wendover Dean Viaduct bridge deck into position.

Work is continuing on HS2 in the West Midlands as new images released show the first completed sections of the Curzon 3 viaduct. The viaduct once complete will stretch over Digbeth Canal as the line finally enters Curzon Street station.

Regional plans vary with viaduct and bridge renewals, container terminals, power stations and other building works

“The chance to partner with McCulloch Group is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," says Andrew Davis, president of DavRail Inc.

HS2 Ltd’s contract for the supply of temporary signs for its construction sites has taken its spending with Royal British Legion companies to over £100,000

Construction has commenced on a new station at White Rose in Leeds.

Three companies have been shortlisted to construct HS2’s new rolling stock maintenance and control centre at Washwood Heath, Birmingham.

The London-Crewe section of HS2 could support over 34,000 jobs at the peak of its construction