Event report
High Speed 2 (HS2) rail infrastructure on-site visit
On 2nd April 2025, our members were invited to an exclusive tour of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail infrastructure.
This visit offered a unique insight into the cutting-edge engineering and innovation driving the HS2 project.
The HS2 rail infrastructure C1 package, awarded to the Align joint venture (Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick) in 2017, covers 21.6km of high-speed rail, including a 3.37km viaduct, a 16.04km twin-bored tunnel, and five vent shafts.
Members had the opportunity to visit the twin-bored tunnel and the viaduct over Colne Valley, gaining insight into the extensive ongoing efforts to minimise the impact on the surrounding area. They also learned about the various initiatives the team has implemented to make a positive contribution to the local community.
Thank you to Bouygues Construction for facilitating the event, and to Coralie Peroux, Florian Aubert, and Mahder Gerbreaklog for leading the visit. Wishing the whole team the best of luck with the final stages of this immense project!
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