HS2 Archives - The Solihull Observer

13^th Jun, 2026

HS297 posts

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2026

Arden Cross land cleared for development

NEWS 23^rd May, 2026

Motorway closures on cards as HS2 viaducts put in place

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2026

M6 closures as second HS2 viaducts is installed

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2025

Storm damaged fences at forest school mended thanks to volunteers

NEWS 17^th Dec, 2025

HS2 viaduct installed over open motorway in claimed UK first

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2025

M6 reopened ahead of schedule as HS2 viaduct put into place

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2025

M42 and M6 to be shut for HS2 viaducts to be put in place

NEWS 22^nd Jun, 2025

Reset button pressed as Government vows to get HS2 back on track

NEWS 14^th Jun, 2025

Tram route to Solihull revealed

NEWS 13^th Jun, 2025

HS2 begins work on viaduct slid near Birmingham Airport

NEWS 21^st May, 2025

HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide near Birmingham Airport

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2025

From hairdressing to HS2, how the Covid lockdown changed careers

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2025

Hundreds of saplings planted for peace and tranquility

NEWS 9^th Mar, 2025

Plans for HealthTech Campus at Arden Cross takes next step

NEWS 15^th Feb, 2025

Bickenhill HWRC temporaily closes for HS2 work

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2025

Solihull apprentice reveals how HS2 job is helping shape career

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2025

HS2 contractors to create people mover at Solihull Interchange station shortlisted

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2024

HS2 motorway works completed to prepare for new M42 ‘twin box’ build

NEWS 29^th May, 2024

New top boss appointed to help get trains running on HS2

19^th May, 2024

Solihull's newest road set to look blooming marvellous thanks to schoolchildren

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2024

Planning approval granted for final West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into Birmingham

NEWS 22^nd Mar, 2024

HS2 reveal Balsall Common's preferred viaduct option

Castle Bromwich mum becomes UK's first female rig driver

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2024

HS2 set to unveil re-draw Balsall Common viaduct plans

12^th Feb, 2024

WATCH: Bridge across M42 near Birmingham Airport demolished

NEWS 13^th Feb, 2024

Heavy HS2 deliveries spark safety concern in Solihull

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2024

HS2 announce shortlist to create and run people mover at Solihull Interchange station

NEWS 29^th Jan, 2024

M42 closed tonight for bridge demolition preparations

NEWS 24^th Jan, 2024

Three dedicated HS2 Recruitment Hubs now open in Birmingham and Solihull

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2024

Residents invited to vote on HS2 Balsall Common viaduct design

NEWS 13^th Dec, 2023

Solihull's Urban Growth Company to close

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2023

Hunt to find contractor to help create people mover at HS2's Solihull Interchange Station

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2023

Latest plans for HS2's River Blythe viaduct on show

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2023

'Disappointment' felt across Solihull as second leg of HS2 cancelled

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2023

Solihull council leader 'disappointed' over HS2 Birmingham to Manchester cancellation

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2023

Opting for a shorter HS2 'would be a mistake' says Birmingham Airport boss

NEWS 9^th Sep, 2023

Solihull Council approve plans for Balsall Common viaduct

NEWS 14^th Aug, 2023

M42 bridge demolished and motorway opened ahead of schedule

NEWS 10^th Aug, 2023

M42 closures by Solihull for HS2 bridge demolition work

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2023

Eco-minded graduate rises through HS2 ranks

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2023

Hunt is on to find HS2 Automated People Mover contractor

NEWS 27^th Jun, 2023

New nature trail set for Balsall Common

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2023

Balsall Common HS2 viaduct is ‘a big white concrete elephant’ – says Meriden MP

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2023

How communities are treated by HS2 to be raised in Parliament by Meriden MP

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2023

Footbridge across A45 in Solihull opens

NEWS 16^th Nov, 2022

Acocks Green teenager takes up work placement

NEWS 10^th Nov, 2022

Car park ruling to pave the way for ‘jobs boost’

HS2 Solihull interchange station to create 1,000 new jobs

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2022

Meriden MP hits out at HS2's Balsall Common viaduct

NEWS 20^th May, 2022

Chelmsley Wood secondary school handed funds from HS2

NEWS 11^th May, 2022

Company to build multi-storey car parks near HS2 Interchange station revealed

NEWS 11^th May, 2022

Meriden MP hits out at HS2 appeal to send lorries through Balsall Common

NEWS 6^th May, 2022

Footbridge installed across A45 in Solihull

NEWS 1^st May, 2022

Construction firm behind HS2 looking to train up more people

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2022

Plans to build thousands of homes in Arden Cross brought forward three years

NEWS 29^th Mar, 2022

Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti backs Balsall Common HS2 petition

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2022

Multi-storey car park plans at HS2 Interchange go on show

NEWS 22^nd Feb, 2022

HS2 grant means sports charity can help even more people

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2022

HS2 contractor launches major recruitment drive for more staff

NEWS 7^th Jan, 2022

Budding archaeologists can join new Solihull group

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2022

HS2 proves an engine for new jobs as well as laying rail tracks

11^th Nov, 2021

NEC reveals urban village masterplan for 5,000 new homes

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2021

HS2 launches virtual tour of Solihull Interchange Station to showcase commitment to tackle climate change

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2021

Balsall Common play area given a new lease of life for new school term

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2021

Community and enviro funds from HS2 hit the £10million mark

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2021

Digger tailpipe test as HS2 tries to cut size of its carbon footprint

NEWS 26^th Sep, 2021

HS2, trees, housing, lots to talk about at village open meeting

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2021

Dig in to a great free archaeology day and film at The Core Theatre

NEWS 2^nd Sep, 2021

HS2 announce shortlist of builders to create Solihull Interchange Station

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2021

Solihull seeks views on where to spend HS2 road traffic cash

NEWS 15^th Jul, 2021

Anger grows at HS2 plans to send 200 HGVs a day through village

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2021

Danielle from Solihull lands apprenticeship shaping HS2 railway

NEWS 8^th Jun, 2021

HS2 in search of contractor for Solihull Interchange Station

NEWS 6^th Apr, 2021

Kickstart opportunity for young unemployed with HS2 project

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2021

Petition as locals rally to halt HS2 lorry routes in Balsall Common

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2021

Playground Association in £75,000 boost from community HS2 fund

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2021

HS2 in £75,000 grant to improve Solihull adventure playground

26^th Jan, 2021

Webinar: Digging for train tracks uncovers historic 16th C gardens

NEWS 4^th Jan, 2021

Green light for HS2 to start work with historic railway station

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2020

HS2 funds to help put community sports sessions on right track

NEWS 6^th Dec, 2020

New man appointed to push the UK Central Hub in Solihull

NEWS 23^rd Nov, 2020

Design for Solihull's HS2 Interchange Station handed top award

NEWS 26^th Oct, 2020

Solihull HS2 bridge lowered into place

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2020

Get onboard! Solihull firms urged to join HS2 supply train bidding

NEWS 4^th Oct, 2020

Outrage at Solihull's plans to build opposite historic windmill

NEWS 4^th Oct, 2020

Online careers fair to showcase thousands of jobs in the region

NEWS 27^th Sep, 2020

Solihull tech firm Biosite riding the footplate with HS2 contracts

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2019

Solihull Council say negotiations are still on-going following fears of huge HS2 multi-storey costs

NEWS 30^th May, 2018

Plans for HS2 Interchange station set to go on show in Solihull

Major £9m step towards Birmingham International 'transport exchange'

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 21^st Mar, 2018

Council chiefs slammed for 'champagne-swilling' £18k trip to Cannes

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2018

£10m funding boost for new HS2 urban quarter

16^th Feb, 2018

Funding bids open for green projects in West Midlands

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2017

Fresh estimates and fears over route spark call to scrap HS2

NEWS 24^th Nov, 2016

Still no start-date on HS2 construction

NEWS 14^th Sep, 2015

Solihull residents invited to HS2 Q & A events

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2015

Work to improve Lode Lane gets underway