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Virtual reality brings HS2 to life

Virtual reality HS2
CIOB’s Ruth Kennedy-Green tests out the simulator

CIOB members drove diggers and an excavator in an immersive virtual reality simulator at the HS2 Twyford to Greatworth area (T2G) site recently.

On a visit to the Buckinghamshire project, members had a view of ongoing works and heard from the hosts about the efforts required to reach the current stage.

The project is a 20km section of the HS2 route being delivered by joint venture Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB). The T2G section involves the construction of a 20km main line, extensive earthworks and structures including viaducts and overbridges.

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