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.
The project is led by EKFB project director Tony Wehby FCIOB, with EKFB deputy project director Timothée Scherer and HS2 senior project manager Elizabeth Longinotti.
The visit included a talk on the project led by a T2G site engineer and the opportunity to virtually drive diggers, ADTs and cranes with equipment from Flannery.
