HS2 sites in Warwickshire are set to open to young people looking for a change of career.

The developer has partnered with construction representative organisation Build UK to give access to sites between London and the West Midlands including Long Itchington Wood tunnel and the A46 compound.

The Open Doors 2023 programme will run from Monday 13 March to Saturday 18.

Other sites open during the week will include Chilterns Tunnel south portal, Curzon Street Station, Old Oak Common Station, Wendover Dean Viaduct and Willesden Logistics Hub.

Long Itchington tunnel, which started its second bore at the end of last year, was used as the the launch site for the programme in November 2022 and was attended by over 25 young people from Walsall and Warwickshire Colleges.

Rebecca Young, HS2's skills and employment supply chain manager said: "We're delighted to partner with Build UK to give young people, across the country, the chance to see how we're building Britain's new railway.

"For those interested in a career in construction, this is a great opportunity to meet the people building our new stations, viaducts and tunnels.

"With over 900 apprentices already on board and plans to recruit hundreds more in the months and years ahead, we hope to inspire the next generation to play a part in future phases of HS2."

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