HS2 | First of 56 piers complete for UK's longest rail bridge
Once complete the viaduct will be 3.4km long, making it the longest rail bridge in the country. Work is being carried out by main works contractor Align
Source: newcivilengineer.com
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Tunnel boring Florence set to dig the Chiltern Hills
“The work has truly begun on taking HS2 northwards,” transport secretary Grant Shapps said in a statement. “The tunnels these machines dig will ensure the benefits of our new high-capacity, high-speed railway run to the great cities of the North and Midlands, forging stronger connections in our country, boosting connectivity and skills opportunities and transforming our transport links.” The first two TBMs will be operated by HS2’s main works contractor, Align, a joint venture formed of Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick. Designed for the mix of...
Source: theengineer.co.uk
HS2 launches its first TBM as tunnelling begins in the Chilterns
The 2,000t TBM – named Florence – is the first of 10 that will dig 102km of tunnels for the high speed rail line. It will dig the first of a pair of
Source: newcivilengineer.com