High-Speed Rail: HS2 Strengthening Connections

High-Speed Rail: HS2 Strengthening Connections

Author: podcast@skanska.com (Skanska) March 21, 2023 Duration: 29:01

High Speed Two is a railway project currently under construction in the UK. This massive undertaking aims to strengthen connections between local communities, create economic sustainability, and provide a fast and clean form of transportation across the UK.


Tim Smart, Managing Director Phase 2 at HS2 Ltd, Louise Dailly, Head of Social Sustainability at the Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture, David Ode, TBM Tunnel Superintendent HS2 at Skanska, and Fiona O'Riordan, Assistant Civil Engineer at Skanska, joined this episode to share how they're turning the HS2 vision into a reality.


- Tim offers a project overview and describes the benefits HS2 is bringing for local communities.

- David explains the complex logistics of constructing the tunnels necessary for HS2.

- Louise describes the social sustainability that's built into the HS2 strategy.

- Fiona recounts her experience with HS2 as a student and civil engineer apprentice. 


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