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Electric crane at Canterbury Vent Shaft.
Electric crane at Canterbury Vent Shaft.

Innovation

HS2 will be a world class 21st Century railway service that embraces new technologies.

The project will employ construction workers, specialist engineers, architects, designers and project managers drawn from across the UK and beyond, using cutting edge technology and world-leading construction techniques. 

Innovating to do more with less and create fewer emissions and noise, we will build a legacy of knowledge, expertise and new commercial opportunities for the UK.

More on how we're innovating

Environment

Environment

We’ve proven that technology can help lower emissions in construction, as HS2 sets new standards in UK civil engineering.

Safety

Safety

Keeping our workforce safe on-site isn’t just a priority; it’s imbued in everything we do.

Customer

Customer

HS2’s design aims to be inspirational, look good, work well, be easily maintained and provide value for money for its customers.

Productivity

Productivity

We’re taking advantage of new technologies to deliver our projects more quickly and at lower cost.

Digital Engineering and BIM

HS2 is utilising digital engineering, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) at its core.

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