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DLR extension to Thamesmead contracts awarded
The initial contracts have been awarded to commence work on the DLR extension project connecting to Thamesmead. This marks the first step in developing the new transport link.
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Euston Station HS2 Upgrade Progresses, Minister Confirms
Rail minister Lord Hendy has confirmed that the upgrade of Euston station for the High Speed 2 (HS2) line is moving forward. A dedicated delivery company has been established to manage the project, which includes a new HS2 station, Network Rail station redevelopment, and local transport improvements.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonHS2 tunnel link completed to Old Oak Common
High Speed 2 has completed a significant tunnel connection from West Ruislip to the future Old Oak Common station. This milestone brings the project closer to its operational phase and promises substantial economic benefits for the local area.
West London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Projects · North London
Old Oak Common Lane to close for four years due to HS2 works
Old Oak Common Lane is set to be fully closed for four years from early 2028 to allow for extensive works related to the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, including road and bridge construction. Transport for London is exploring options for bus services.
North London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45 - Tube & Rail · London
Rohan O’Grady to lead HS2 London tunnels for SCS JV
Rohan O’Grady has been appointed managing director of the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV). He will be responsible for the delivery of the London tunnels section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
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WorldHS2 chalk grassland project attracts wildlife
A 127-hectare artificial chalk grassland, built by HS2 using excavated materials, is already attracting diverse wildlife. The Western Slopes project aims to sequester 7% of HS2's construction carbon impact and will open to the public next year.
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TfL plans West London Orbital route and DLR extension
Transport for London is consulting on a potential 18.5km West London Orbital route connecting Hendon and Hounslow. Separately, a proposed extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead is estimated to cost £1.6 billion.
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WorldHS2 redesign enables step-free Elizabeth line access at Old Oak Common
High Speed 2 (HS2) has approved a redesign for Old Oak Common station, lowering railway tracks to enable step-free boarding for Elizabeth line passengers. This change is crucial as Elizabeth line users are expected to comprise 90 per cent of station interchanges.
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HS2 seeks market views on 10-year professional services deal
HS2 Ltd is seeking early market engagement for professional services to support the remaining phases of the high-speed rail programme. The estimated contract period is 10 years, running from October 2027 to September 2037.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonHS2 Civils Contract Renegotiations Expected to Continue for Three Months
HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Wild has revealed that the renegotiation of two remaining main works civils contracts for HS2 Phase 1 is expected to take another two to three months. The original £15bn budget for these contracts had been spent by 2024.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonChiltern Main Line track work and HS2 bridge demolition this weekend
Network Rail is undertaking track replacement and drainage improvements on the Chiltern Main Line. HS2 will demolish a road bridge near West Ruislip. The work is scheduled for Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
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Tube & Rail · LondonHS2 appoints new chief programme officer amid project reset
HS2 Ltd has appointed Neil Holm as its new chief programme officer, starting 5 October. This move is part of a wider project reset under chief executive Mark Wild, as the Department for Transport confirmed the programme is being re-baselined. The cost to complete Phase 1 now exceeds £100bn.
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Tube & Rail · LondonFirst of ten new Elizabeth line trains enters service
The first of ten new Class 345 Aventra trains has started carrying passengers on the Elizabeth line. Built in Derby with government funding, these trains underwent extensive testing before their introduction.
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First new Elizabeth line train enters service
The first of ten new trains for London's Elizabeth line has entered passenger service. The additional rolling stock was ordered to manage rising passenger numbers and support the existing fleet, with service frequency increases anticipated by the end of 2027.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common station completes HS2 platforms as surface work lags
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA has completed the six underground HS2 platforms at Old Oak Common station in West London. The surface station, intended for GWR and Elizabeth line services, currently has six of eight platforms built, with the remaining two dependent on a future mainline railway closure.
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Projects · West LondonOld Oak Common HS2 platforms finished but conventional rail delayed to 2029
HS2 has completed six 450-metre high-speed platforms at Old Oak Common station, but conventional rail services will not arrive until 2029 due to a 12-day blockade to Paddington. Two tunnel boring machines are already heading towards Euston, with breakthrough expected in 2027.
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WorldHS2 opens ten-year partnering contract to market views from 12 August
HS2 Ltd has invited industry to help design a decade-long partnering framework for railway systems, testing and commissioning. The contract, running from October 2027 to September 2037, covers project management, engineering and commercial delivery. A formal tender notice is expected on 1 April 2027.
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Projects · North LondonHS2 plaque marks Brunel legacy 40 metres beneath Kensal Green
A plaque has been installed inside HS2’s Euston Tunnel, 40 metres below London, commemorating the Brunel family’s engineering legacy. The site lies beneath Kensal Green Cemetery, where the inventors of the tunnelling shield are buried. The tunnel is due to complete next year.
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