HS2 in Birmingham
Britain's new high-speed railway
Birmingham sits at the heart of the new high-speed railway. The new Curzon Street station in Birmingham provides direct high-speed connections to London and the North.
Leaving Curzon Street, the HS2 crosses the city on viaducts before reaching Washwood Heath, the site of new high-speed rail network rolling stock maintenance depot and network control centre.
Programme reset
We’re making sure HS2 provides the best value for Britain by carrying out a full review of the programme for the government.
Our CEO Mark Wild is resetting HS2’s cost and schedule. He successfully led Crossrail’s recovery in the wake of major challenges. This led to the successful opening of the Elizabeth line – now the busiest in the UK.
What we're building in Birimingham
Washwood Heath depot and network integrated control centre
The maintenance building will be the main hub for operations at the site. We’ll use it to maintain the HS2 train fleet and store materials and equipment.
The network integrated control centre will oversee the whole HS2 network. It’s at the centre of the Washwood Heath depot site. This will be a standalone building for the operational and management functions of the HS2 network.
Learn more about the Washwood Heath depot and network integrated control centre
Aston Church Road overbridge
We’re building Aston Church Road overbridge to span the high-speed rail line. It will connect Saltley, Washwood Heath and Nechells in Birmingham.
Saltley viaduct
Saltley viaduct is 2 miles (3.2km) north east of Birmingham city centre.
Curzon no. 2 viaduct
A 150-metre section of viaduct will form part of the approach to Curzon Street station in Birmingham.
Curzon no. 3 viaduct and Lawley Middleway viaduct
Curzon no. 3 viaduct and Lawley Middleway viaduct are part of the Curzon Street station approach area.
Learn more about the Curzon no. 3 viaduct and the Lawley Middleway viaduct
Curzon Street station
The new station is on the edge of Birmingham city centre. It will open with seven high-speed platforms.
Current work in the area
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