HS2 in Birmingham
Sitting at the heart of the high-speed rail network, HS2 connects Birmingham City Centre to London and the rest of the network from the new Curzon Street Station which will be one of the most environmentally friendly stations in the world.
The route leaves the station on viaducts through the city to Washwood Heath. This is where the new rolling stock maintenance depot and the network control centre will be built.
The HS2 railway then moves into a tunnel emerging east of the A452, before heading south at Castle Vale towards London. Within Birmingham, we will be building one tunnel at Bromford, two viaducts at Saltley and the River Tame, and a major depot at Washwood Heath. Three more viaducts through Digbeth and the new HS2 Curzon Street Station will also be constructed.
What we're delivering in Birmingham
Bromford Tunnel
Bromford Tunnel is a 5.6km (3.5 miles) twin-bore tunnel situated just outside Birmingham.
Washwood Heath Depot and Network Integrated Control Centre
This is where HS2 trains will be maintained, serviced and stored when not in use, and includes the Maintenance Building and control centre.
Aston Church Road Overbridge
The new Aston Church Road Overbridge that will span the high-speed rail line connecting Saltley, Washwood Heath and Nechells in Birmingham.
Saltley Viaduct
Saltley Viaduct is located two miles north east of Birmingham City Centre.
Curzon No.2 Viaduct
A 150-metre section of viaduct will form part of the approach to Birmingham’s new Curzon Street Station.
Curzon No.3 Viaduct and the Lawley Middleway Viaduct
Curzon Viaduct No.3 and Lawley Middleway Viaduct are part of the Curzon Street Station Approach area.
Old Curzon Street Station building
We've announced the start of a major refurbishment project to restore the Grade 1 listed Old Curzon Street Station in Birmingham.
Birmingham Curzon Street Station
Opening with seven high-speed platforms, the new station is located on the edge of Birmingham City Centre.
Explore the In Your Area Map
Archaeology
The map displays information about our archaeological sites along the route.
Green Corridor
The map displays information about our environmental sites along the route.
HS2 funded projects
The map displays information about our funded community and business projects along the route.
Keeping you informed about our works
Stay informed by the works
Find information about HS2 works and activities taking place in your area.
Managing the impacts of construction
Find out information about how we manage construction impacts.
Construction look ahead and newsletters
Read our three-month look ahead and newsletters for associated work in Birmingham.