HS2: Construction of Britain’s longest railway bridge completed near London

Network Rail marks the completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, the longest of HS2’s railway bridges

The Colne Valley Viaduct is part of HS2’s Phase One, which will run from London to Birmingham. The viaduct is 3.4 kilometers long and is made up of 1,400 concrete segments, each weighing up to 140 tonnes. The viaduct is supported by 114 piers, which are up to 50 meters high. It took 3,500 people 4 years to build the viaduct.

The Colne Valley Viaduct is a key part of HS2 and will help to reduce journey times between London and Birmingham by up to 30 minutes. The viaduct will also help to improve air quality by reducing congestion on the roads.

HS2 is a controversial project, but it is also a vital one. The railway will help to connect the UK’s major cities and will boost the economy. The Colne Valley Viaduct is a key part of HS2 and will help to make the project a success.

Key facts about the Colne Valley Viaduct

• It is the longest railway bridge in Britain.
• It is made up of 1,400 concrete segments, each weighing up to 140 tonnes.
• It is supported by 114 piers, which are up to 50 meters high.
• It took 3,500 people 4 years to build the viaduct.
• The viaduct will help to reduce journey times between London and Birmingham by up to 30 minutes.
• The viaduct will also help to improve air quality by reducing congestion on the roads.

The benefits of HS2

• HS2 will help to connect the UK’s major cities.
• HS2 will boost the economy.
• HS2 will help to reduce journey times.
• HS2 will help to improve air quality.