News on HS2 in Old Oak

Surveys & ground investigation works: 2 May to mid July 2021

From 18 April decommissioning of the Heathrow Express depot will take place. These works will include de-wiring of overhead line equipment and track recovery and will last for several weeks. Sections of the adjacent Great Western main line will be temporarily closed for several hours whilst we carry out these works.

We previously notified you that while this line is closed, work would start on 25 April. This work will now start on the 2 May . We will use the temporary railway closures to carry out important surveys and ground investigation work adjacent to the railway. To see the updated notice, please click here .

Network Rail work at Old Oak Common station site: 15 May 2021

Network Rail will remove a redundant telecom tower at the HS2 Old Oak Common station site on the evening of 15 May into the 16 May between the hours of 12am to 4am. The tower is approximately 30 years old and the system it once supported is no longer used on the rail network.

This work is by Network Rail and any contact should be made direct to them on 03457 11 41 41. For further information please read the notice here .