HS2 in Northamptonshire
HS2 in your area
The railway moves through open countryside in Northamptonshire. It follows a largely rural route. We’re building viaducts and earthworks to maintain the smooth, straight track needed for high speeds.
What we're building in Northamptonshire
Greatworth tunnel
This tunnel will run for 1.7 miles (2.7km) through West Northamptonshire.
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Lower Thorpe viaduct
This 220m viaduct will carry high speed trains across Banbury Lane and help manage flood risk by ensuring that rainwater can continue to run off into existing watercourses.
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Edgcote viaduct
This 515m viaduct will carry trains across the River Cherwell floodplain. It will sit low in the landscape.
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Chipping Warden tunnel
This tunnel will run for 1.5 miles (2.5km) past Chipping Warden village.
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Highfurlong Brook viaduct
This 163m viaduct near the village of Aston le Walls in Northamptonshire will carry trains across the Highfurlong Brook, a tributary of the River Cherwell that joins the Thames at Oxford, and its floodplain.
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Managing impacts of construction
We're working to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, reduce the impact on roads and transport, minimise our impact on the environment, and keep communities informed at every stage.
Current work in the area
Local area information
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.
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