Overhead shot of Marston Bridge sliding into place over the M42 motorway

Mind the gap – HS2 bridges major highway

The world's longest box bridge slide across the M42 in Warwickshire HS2 Limited

The HS2 high speed rail project in Britain is claiming a world first for their ‘bridge slide’ operation, carried out over Christmas, and over the M42 motorway in Warwickshire, in the English Midlands. Engineers claim the move of the 12,600 tonne bridge represents the world’s longest box slide, surpassing grandiose projects around the globe.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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Overhead shot of Marston Bridge sliding into place over the M42 motorway

Mind the gap – HS2 bridges major highway

The world's longest box bridge slide across the M42 in Warwickshire HS2 Limited

The HS2 high speed rail project in Britain is claiming a world first for their ‘bridge slide’ operation, carried out over Christmas, and over the M42 motorway in Warwickshire, in the English Midlands. Engineers claim the move of the 12,600 tonne bridge represents the world’s longest box slide, surpassing grandiose projects around the globe.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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