High Speed 2

Project status

Ongoing

Project information

As the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture we're delivering the full detailed design and construction of the London Tunnels section of HS2, the UK's new high speed railway.

Customer:

HS2 Ltd

Expertise:

Infrastructure

Sector:

Rail

Start date:

Completion date:

City:

London

Region:

England

Country:

United Kingdom

In numbers...

7

Tunnel boring machines covering a combined length of 26 miles

853

metre long logistics tunnel built, taking lorries off London's roads

2,300

utilities cables and pipes moved or protected during construction

12,600

km total length in underground piling, enough to reach Australia

Our work in detail

More than a tunnelling project. Discover more about our work, above and below ground.

'The beating heart of HS2 in London'

It's what our Logistics Hub in west London has been called. It's a vital cog in the operation that is helping to minimise local disruption while supporting delivery of the project in a smarter, more responsible way.

Logistics hub feature

A lasting legacy

Before starting work as the SCS joint venture, we completed two major enabling works contracts. Our specialist piling, ground engineering and steel fabrications team, Cementation Skanska, has also played a key role in delivering HS2 works in London.

Small beginnings, great endings

One scheme grew across seven years into a multi-disciplinary package of works for Network Rail, to prepare Euston station for future transformation.

Empty rooftop with industrial ventilation units under a clear blue sky in an urban area.

Paving the way for HS2

In a joint venture team, we transformed an area the size of 37 football pitches across six years to pave the way for future HS2 services.

Construction vehicle with blue panels promoting Hydrogen H2ICED dual fuel by Skanska.

Specialist expertise in action

Cementation Skanska has delivered extensive piling and ground engineering for SCS JV, which has included low-carbon piling innovations on one of Europe’s largest retaining structures.