HS2’s Second Giant Tunnel Boring Machine Assembled and Set to Start Digging Into Birmingham
The UK's High Speed 2 (HS2) rail network took a significant step forward this week as specialists assembled a 1,600-tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) set to begin excavating the second bore of the Bromford Tunnel into central Birmingham next spring. The behemoth machine joins 'Mary Ann', the first...
TFL – Engineering Icons Tube Map
Today, November 1st, marks National Engineering Day in the UK, a celebration recognizing the achievements and contributions of engineers across the country. One of our favourite things to come our of this years National Engineering Day has been Transport for London (TfL) partnership with the Royal Academy of...
Navigating the Fallout: Unpacking the Industry’s Response to the HS2 Cancellation
The abrupt cancellation of the HS2's northern leg has sent shockwaves through the engineering and construction sectors, eliciting a chorus of disappointment and concern from industry leaders. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has been met with widespread criticism, highlighting the potential long-term impacts on the...