Ferrovial and BAM selected for UK’s HS2 project track infrastructure

Ferrovial, in a joint venture (JV) with BAM, has been selected for three contracts to design and build 140 miles of track infrastructure for the High-Speed 2 (HS2) rail project in the UK.

The JV will deliver three sections of the route between Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street station.

The contract includes the design and installation of approximately 280 miles of track capable of speeds up to 225mph.

As principal contractor, the joint venture will also oversee logistics and support the testing and commissioning phase.

HS2 has also announced additional contracts to other contractors for Overhead Catenary Systems, Operational Telecommunications and Security Systems, and other critical components, with a combined value of approximately £3bn ($3.82bn).

These contracts are expected to generate tens of thousands of jobs throughout the UK.