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All diesel HGVs working the length of the HS2 project will be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines, going beyond current standards set in the UK<\/h2>\n

HS2 is using its scale to set a new benchmark in construction vehicle<\/a> emission standards around the UK.<\/p>\n

The standards will help improve public health outcomes and aims to encourage the UK construction industry to invest in cleaner technology.<\/p>\n

By insisting that all HGVs working on the project comply with the project\u2019s standards, HS2 Ltd hopes it will encourage its suppliers to invest in new, cleaner and more efficient vehicles. The company has already introduced the stipulation for HGVs and plans to extend the standard for cars and vans in 2020.<\/p>\n

As well as HGVs, cars and vans, a fleet of off-road machinery like diggers, cranes and diesel-powered generators is needed to build the 345 miles of the UK\u2019s new high speed railway.<\/p>\n

Currently, only London<\/a> sets any emissions standards at all for off-road machines. However, HS2 is insisting equipment used along the route\u2019s entire length meets the EU Stage 3b standard, rising to less-polluting Stage 4 in 2020.<\/p>\n

HS2 Ltd\u2019s director of environment, Peter Miller, said: \u201cHS2 is more than a railway. We are leading the industry in vehicle emission standards by exceeding London\u2019s construction industry standards and extending them 345 miles across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are determined to use the project\u2019s scale and duration to help cut the release of harmful combustion engine emissions by stipulating contractors building Britain\u2019s new high speed rail network use the cleanest vehicles and machinery available.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy setting new vehicle emission standards for contractors we will contribute to efforts to improve air quality; and leave a legacy of a new fleet of low-emission HGVs and construction equipment to work on future projects. We also hope our rules influence local authorities along the route to follow HS2\u2019s lead and introduce exacting emissions standards in their area, which would benefit huge swathes of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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