HS2 Old Oak Common Station

We are currently working on behalf of HS2 Ltd to connect Old Oak Common up to the existing railway network.  

The construction of HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway, is well underway. This includes work on a new HS2 station at Old Oak Common in west London, which will be a transport super-hub, providing high speed trains to the Midlands, North West and Scotland. It will also provide access to the Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and GWR services. 

Work began on the station and the surrounding railway in June 2021 and is set to finish between 2029 and 2033. 

What work is taking place?

Old Oak Common will consist of fourteen platforms, including six for new high speed trains. It is the biggest newly built station to be constructed in the UK and major construction works are underway by HS2 Ltd. More information about their progress can be found on the HS2 website. 

We are working to help connect the station to the existing railway network, ranging from station platforms, drainage and overhead power lines.

During these works, there will be some line closures on lines running into London Paddington while our teams work to connect the new station to the rest of our Wales and Western region. 

When is the work taking place?

On Sunday 17 November and from Friday 27 December to Sunday 29 December, there will no mainline trains operating to or from London Paddington

How will this work affect me? 

Some trains will be diverted to London Euston and other trains will start/terminate at Reading or Ealing Broadway instead. Please check before you travel on National Rail. More information about changes to timetables will be published in the autumn. 

Please check before you travel on National Rail.

Why is the work needed?

HS2 will transform travel between Britain’s biggest cities, improving journey times, adding rail capacity and supporting economic growth. Old Oak Common Station will be a major hub for HS2 services, and our work will connect the new station to the existing Wales and Western railway network, helping passengers travel across the country faster.

Keeping local people informed

Network Rail is working closely with HS2 and its construction partners to keep the community informed about work which may cause noise and disruption. We are regularly sending letters to residents about Network Rail improvements in the area which are needed to prepare for the new Old Oak Common station. You can find our latest letters below.

Past projects