Enhanced design for HS2 Curzon Street station

HS2 Ltd has revealed updated designs for its flagship station in Birmingham, driven by the need to enhance the passenger experience. Outline planning permission for Curzon Street station was granted in 2020. Since then, HS2 has appointed Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV) as its construction partner, with responsibility for progressing the detailed design and construction of the station. Curzon Street is set to become a key destination on HS2. The latest designs feature changes to seating space, as well as to accessibility - including more cycle parking and simplified access to platforms. There are also changes to construction materials, to boost efficiency and minimise maintenance. The station’s great arched roof has been inspired by Victorian railway pioneers. Other design changes include rainfall capture in planted areas. The material on the…

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