CIOB London Tomorrow's Leaders - HS2 Old Oak Common site visit

Summary

Working in partnership with HS2, the BBVS (Balfour Beatty, VINCI, SYSTRA) Joint Venture is responsible for the final design, construction and commissioning of the HS2 Old Oak Common station in West London.

The station is the London interchange station of the UK’s second high-speed railway. It will be located on the site of the existing Old Oak Common Railway Depot, bounded by the Elizabeth Line Depot to the north, the London Overground West London line to the east, the Intercity Express Programme Depot to the south and Old Oak Common Lane to the west. HS2, Great Western Main Line (GWML), the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express services will be served by the new Old Oak Common Station.

The station will provide six high-speed sub-surface platforms and eight conventional surface platforms. Services from Old Oak Common to Birmingham will start between 2029 and 2033. HS2 Old Oak Common Station will provide a state-of-the-art gateway to London and the wider area, with efficient intermodal interchange with rail, taxi, cycle and pedestrian modes. The station will incorporate passenger and retail facilities, providing a high-class and exemplary customer experience for all visitors to the station. You can read more about Old Oak Common Station here:

https://www.hs2.org.uk/stations/old-oak-common.

Leadership, Respect, Integrity, and Safety are our shared values, they underpin our collaborative approach and make our project a great place to work.

All attending this site visit must have the following PPE: A hi-vis, long trousers, hard hat, gloves, glasses and protective footwear. (Please see image below)

Also, all those attending will need to sign a form closer to the date confirming attendance for the visit which be sent from Paige Frith at CIOB.

Members: gain 2 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

Getting to the site visit:

Coming by overground:

Bakerloo line closest station is Willesden Junction Walk west from the station towards Old Oak Ln/ A4000, turn left onto Old Oak Common Ln, at the roundabout take 2nd exit onto Old Oak Common Ln, keep walking and Old Oak Common HS2 will be on your left.

Coming by underground:

Central line closest station is East Acton Walk south-west on Erconwald St towards Fitzneal St, turn right onto Fitzneal St, turn right onto Old Oak Common Ln, keep walking and Old Oak Common HS2 will be on your right.

Cycling:

Please note anyone who is travelling on a bicycle will need to disembark at the entrance If you are travelling on a bicycle, there are designated areas to secure your property.

Contact

Paige Frith
Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel
[email protected]

Gemma Lovell
Member Services and Events Coordinator - London & Hemel
[email protected]