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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.
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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.
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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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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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