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Work item: HS2-OOC - SCP-26-2378

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Old Oak and North Acton
Location
Old Oak Common Station Site
Worksite Name
Old Oak Common
Contractor
BBVS JV
Type of works
Utility Works
Estimated Start Date
25/08/2026
Estimated End Date
26/10/2026

What we are doing

We are continuing to upgrade power cables to modernise the network ahead of the opening of the station and guarantee its long term stability. We will be installing new ducts underneath the railway bridge and along the south of Wells House Road and under Old Oak Common Lane to protect the cables.

We will be installing sheet piles to help us prepare for the next phase of work, which will involve tunnelling using hand tools. We will notify residents about this work in early autumn 2026.

Works will be during regular working hours:
(Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, Saturday, 8am to 1pm). We won’t start any breaking work before 9am on Saturdays.

Duration
Tuesday 25 August until Monday 26 October 2026

HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.

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Find out more about

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]