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Vegetation trimming along railway tracks

Work item: HS2-SCS-25-1503

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Brent and Ealing, Camden
Location
Brent, Camden, Ealing
Contractor
SCS JV
Type of works
Vegetation trimming
Estimated Start Date
25/01/2026
Estimated End Date
18/12/2026

What we are doing

We will be carrying out vegetation trimming to ensure clear visibility for our monitoring equipment.

Location

Sections of Network Rail land surrounding railway tracks and SCS JV sites in the London boroughs of Camden, Brent and Ealing.

Duration

These works will take place at different times throughout 2026 when trains are not running. Works often take place overnight and on weekends to avoid rail disruptions.

What to expect

Operatives working along railway tracks during the day or night. You may notice some lighting overnight. Trimmers and hand tools will be used for this work. This work is not expected to be noisy.

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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