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 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’s the biggest newly built station to be constructed in the UK. Major construction works are underway by HS2 Ltd. You can find more information about the progress on the HS2 website. 

We’re working to help connect the station to the existing railway network. This ranges 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?

We’re working at weekends throughout 2025 and round the clock on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025.

How will this work affect me? 

Our work in 2025 has very minimal impact on passengers. Some trains at weekends may start later than normal. No trains are running on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025.

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. Our work will connect the new station to the existing network, helping passengers travel across the country faster.

Keeping local people informed

We’re working with HS2 to keep the community informed about noisy or disruptive work. We regularly update residents on improvements for the new Old Oak Common station. You can find our latest letters below.

Past projects