Notice: increase in train movements from Willesden Euroterminal site
Work item: HS2-EW-SCS-Ph1-Ar-So-S1-Prog-works-1-23/02/2022
Work Item Summary
- Project Phase
- Phase 1
- Region
- Old Oak and North Acton
- Location
- Old Oak
- Worksite Name
- Old Oak Common
- Contractor
- SCS JV
- Type of works
- Removal of excavated materials by rail
- Estimated Start Date
- 01/03/2022
- Estimated End Date
- 31/03/2024
What we are doing
Increase in train departures from Willesden Euroterminal from March 2022
We are continuing to receive excavated materials to the Willesden Euroterminal from other HS2 sites in the Old Oak area.
From early March 2022, we are expecting to increase to up to two train movements per day from Willesden Euroterminal to continue removing the excavated materials from the local area by rail. This date may change.
The departure of trains will continue to align with the freight rail timetable, which means that train movements will continue to take place 24/7. We’ll also continue moving rail wagons and loading the exacavated materials 24/7. The number of train movements is expected to increase again later this year – we will let you know in advance of this.
Minimising disruption to you
From late 2021, greasing guns have been in operation to reduce the screeching sound of rail movements. Our team continue to monitor these to ensure they are working as they should be. We have also replaced the bucket attachment previously used to load the trains with a clam shell grab. The clam shell grab is a quieter method which helps us to minimise noise disruption to you while we are loading the train wagons.
Our team also continue to carry out regular maintenance of the railway tracks.
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If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]