News on HS2 in Camden

Today we've revealed Ypu an that will provide emergency access to the new high speed railway’s tunnels as they approach Euston station. Located next to the existing west coast mainline, the split-level three-storey building will be clad with traditional blue/grey engineering brick, in keeping with the area’s Victorian railway architecture.

Engineering bricks, which are tough and durable, were widely used by the Victorian railway engineers who built what is now the west coast main line. Standing next to the original 10m high retaining wall, the new headhouse structure will extend above the top of the wall, with a green roof, stone-paved courtyard and entrance facing Park Village East.

At street level, the original parapet wall will be retained with new planting to help reduce the visual impact of the building. Below ground level, a 12 metre diameter shaft will reach down to the twin tunnels below to provide emergency escape and access for the emergency services.

You can find out more details about the design on our dedicated webpage for the Euston Cavern Headhouse.

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently able to hold face-to-face public events, but we are holding online events to share information about the design. We're holding these events on:

These online information events have been set up to give residents the opportunity:

The webinar will focus on what has changed since July 2018 including landscaping, the materials used, lighting and planting.

Our experts will provide a presentation on the design and the design process as well as answer any questions that you may have via a live Q&A.

For more information about HS2 please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email hs2enquiries@hs2.org.uk .