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📢 An interesting post from Arup in regards to HS1 and it's positive effects on London's economy over the last few decades: 📈 From 2010 to 2021, jobs in the King's Cross area surged from 8,000 to nearly 30,000 📈 The line contributes over £427m in annual economic benefits to both the UK and continental Europe. 📈 Projections suggest it will yield regeneration benefits of at least £10b over the next five decades. 🤔 Could HS2 replicate this success in the Midlands? Let me know 👇 #HS1 #HS2 #Arup #raileconomy #railindustry

It was exciting to see Planning (and even more so Infrastructure) in the news and the focus of the Chancellor’s speech today with some key points: 💧Nearly £8bn in funding for nine new reservoirs was announced ✈️ Commitment to a third runway at Heathrow airport and expansions at both Gatwick and Luton airports 🛣️ Plans for the lower Thames crossing 🔬 A new European ‘Silicon Valley’ between Oxford and Cambridge and the delivery of new housing along the East West Rail project 🏟️ A new hub in Manchester for housing built around the redevelopment of Old Trafford #planning #infrastructure #townplanning https://lnkd.in/erC_2hsT

🚂 Celebrating Nearly 175 Years of the East Coast Mainline: A Legacy of Victorian Innovation and Modern Connectivity 🇬🇧 🕰️ A Journey Through Time - The East Coast Mainline (ECML), envisioned and constructed by three pioneering railway companies during the 1830s and 1840s, stands as a testament to Victorian engineering. From the North British Railway’s tracks from Edinburgh to Berwick-upon-Tweed, to the Great Northern Railway’s final stretch to King’s Cross, completed in 1850, each segment was meticulously crafted to form what would become a cornerstone of British transport. 👷Victorian Engineering and Modern Resilience - Today, we have the privilege of maintaining these remarkable feats of Victorian engineering. Despite facing modern challenges, our dedicated engineers swiftly address and rectify issues, ensuring the Mainline's resilience and reliability. This blend of historic craftsmanship and contemporary innovation keeps the ECML as a vital artery of national infrastructure. 🛤️ Vital to the Nation - Serving millions annually, the ECML is not just a railway; it’s a lifeline that fosters connectivity and drives economic growth across regions. 🚉 Station Highlights and 2019 Passenger Figures: 🔹Edinburgh Waverley: A majestic portal serving 23.5 million passengers. 🔹Newcastle: A vibrant nexus with 8.84 million travelers. 🔹York: Steeped in history, hosting 10.1 million visitors. 🔹Leeds: A bustling economic powerhouse with 31 million passengers. 🔹Doncaster: A critical junction with 3.89 million users. 🔹King's Cross (London): A landmark terminus accommodating 34.6 million people. 🌍 Looking to the Future - As we approach this significant milestone, questions arise about the ECML's role in contemporary transport. 🔹Is the ECML still fit for its original purpose? 🔹Is it performing better than ever? 🔹What improvements are necessary to enhance its service? 🔹How might high-speed rail connectivity, such as the proposed eastern leg of HS2, have benefited the network? These questions guide our ongoing commitment to innovate and improve this route, ensuring it remains indispensable for future generations. Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone of the East Coast Mainline – a beautiful blend of historical foresight and modern engineering excellence. 🚆 #EastCoastMainline #175YearsStrong #VictorianEngineering #FutureReadyRailways #Rai

Balfour Beatty VINCI has hit the 50% completion mark on the 700-metre-long Burton Green Tunnel in Warwickshire, a structure that sets itself apart due to its unique green characteristics. 🛤️ The tunnel, designed with the community in mind, will feature a green space above, blending seamlessly with the local landscape.🌳 It’s one of five ‘green tunnels’ on the HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd route, designed to allow trains to pass through while minimising environmental impact. Read more about this fascinating structure here: https://lnkd.in/emTffFAn

A great post Andrew Dixon … thanks for sharing 👍🏽 You are right to note that the ECML is a vital part of our national #infrastructure in terms of #connectivity and #economicgrowth! The most interesting comment for me, is your reference to the pioneering railway companies and the ambitious Victorian engineering that has enabled the ECML to be such a cornerstone of British transport… I’m acutely aware of the challenges we face in maintaining and developing the railway, particularly in light of extreme weather events that are occurring and which will increasingly occur as the global environment is impacted by #climatechange, and the financial constraints we face for a myriad of reasons… But, notwithstanding these challenges, as we enter CP7 and beyond, it is vital that we adopt the same degree of ambition, aspiration, and sense of purpose that the Victorians had 175 years ago! To do this we must do more than ‘tinker around the edges’ - we need to deliver a national rail infrastructure system that will stand the test of time and deliver capacity, capability and performance for the passengers and (evolving) communities we serve for the next 100+ years… The The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a great example of this ambition (along the ECML) … and I hope we see more major programmes like it in the coming years across the entire UK rail network! 👊 #highspeedrail #transport #connectivity #multimodaltravel #decarbonisation #futuremobility #railmodernisation 🚉 🚂 🚄 🛤️ 🇬🇧

The construction industry’s premier national event focused on creating a more progressive, productive and sustainable construction industry it’s back for the 5th successful year. In the morning of Day 1, major infrastructure project owners will share an overview of government's strategic investment plans, their focus on climate resilience, modernising transport networks, prisons, enhancing schools and hospitals and how they are addressing the housing crisis. They'll also cover the projects that are planned or underway and the technology used to deliver them on time and on budget. Featuring:  James Sherrard, Building Commissioner, NSW Government  Andrew Wheeler, Regional Director, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads   Louie Trajkoski, GAICD, Senior Investment Director, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility  (NAIF)   Soheila Moradi, Manager - Digital Engineering, Major Road Projects, Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)   Rebecca Robertshawe, Director Projects & Programmes, Infrastructure Delivery, New Zealand Infrastructure Commission (NZIC)   Facilitated by:   Adam Copp, CEO, Infrastructure Australia      Taking place from 20-21 May at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane, the program features 100 speakers from contractors, infrastructure owners, Government, industry bodies and the broader AEC sector. And for the first time we’ve included 3 dedicated conference tracks focusing on the hottest issues of the day – Innovation & Collaboration, Modern Methods of Construction and Preconstruction.    To get the full picture on who’s speaking, topics being covered, partners and networking events over the 2 days, download the latest agenda here > https://lnkd.in/g75B6e2b     We look forward to welcoming you to the construction industry’s premier national event in Brisbane on 20-21 May.    Guarantee your conference ticket >> https://lnkd.in/gXaUwA7q   Industry partners: Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) | Civil Contractors Federation National | Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) | prefabAUS | Australasian Procurement & Construction Council Inc (APCC) | Robotics Australia Group | Master Builders Queensland | Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) | Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) | NZ Institute of Building | Women in BIM | IAQ (Infrastructure Association of Queensland Inc) | Build Australia | Inside Construction AU    #FCON25 #futureofconstruction #construction #constructioninnovation #CONTECH #constructiontechnology #infrastructure #sustainableconstruction #preconstruction #constructionprocurement  #modularconstruction #MMC #modernmethodsofconstruction #dfma 

#Heathrow expansion, a topic sparking debate once more. With Gatwick and Luton already expanding to cater to the London market, is there a genuine necessity for further growth at Heathrow? Let's not forget the environmental concerns that come hand in hand with such developments. #LondonAirports #EnvironmentalImpact

What does 2025 have in store for Australia's construction sector? What's needed to create a more progressive, resilient, sustainable and technology powered industry? Back for it's 5th consecutive year, FCON 2025 will bring together 750+ attendees, 100+ speakers and 80+ exhibitors to find ways to collaborate and achieve these goals. FuturePlace Leon Kantor Lachlan Macdonald Michael Fletcher Sean Hayes-Scott #fcon #futureofconstruction #contech

Fehily Timoney and Company have been appointed by Wexford County Council to provide Technical Consultancy Services for the Gorey Relief Road (Ballytegan Avenue) which will connect the Ballytegan Road to the R772 Arklow Road, and will include a combined road and rail overbridge over the Dublin – Rosslare railway and the R772. Services to be provided for this scheme are for Stage (i) Preliminary Design and Development Consent Process. The Ballytegan Avenue will support the delivery of a sustainable neighbourhood as set out in the St. Waleran’s Demesne Masterplan. This strategic infrastructure will also ease traffic congestion through the centre of Gorey and is also intended to accommodate sustainable modes of travel including pedestrians, cyclists and local public transport. The official signing of the contract took place on the 21st January in the Gorey Municipal District Chamber Office. Sustainable Infrastructure Director Beren De Hora, Principal Engineer Denis O'Sullivan and Senior Engineer Rahul Shukla, CEng MCIHT attended the signing of behalf of Fehily Timoney and Company. https://lnkd.in/emnucNjH #Gorey #Wexford #SustainableInfrastructure #CivilEngineering

Revealed 👀🎥, the vision for Old Oak Common, our new super-hub station.  The new HS2 station will provide connections 🚄 into the heart of London, Heathrow, the West Country, South Wales, the West Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. The station will be the 42nd stop on the Elizabeth Line and will connect into the Great Western Main Line, allowing passengers to transfer onto services to and from the West Country and South Wales. There is over 100 acres of land around the station and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is planning a new urban neighbourhood. There are plans to create 25,000 new homes 🏠, and 56,000 new jobs👷 in the area. As part of the new station development, we will create new public parkland, pocket gardens, plant new trees 🌳 and shrubs and a new wetland area, providing places that can be enjoyed by residents, workers and rail users.  The next few years are set to be exciting for this area. The future transport connections will drive economic activity, and better infrastructure will transform this part of London into a thriving neighbourhood to be enjoyed by many for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eJsSJqJM Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e2GUjSvd #HS2 #London #Infrastructure Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Joint Venture