CCD appointed to HS2 project

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Design and ergonomics consultancy CCD has been appointed by Parsons Brinkerhoff to provide human factors expertise to HS2.

The consultancy has been tasked with describing the ‘door to door’ passenger experience that HS2 should deliver.

CCD will look at the design elements of Phase 1 of the HS2 high-speed rail network as the enabling legislation is prepared for Parliamentary approval.

David Watts, CCD’s managing director said: “It’s great to see human requirements being captured at such an early stage in this project. Putting people at the centre of the new high-speed rail network will ultimately mean a better, more satisfying experience for passengers and staff.

“It is important to understand who the customers will be, what are their needs, and expectations and how this should be reflected in the stations and trains which will be operating in 2026.  Our work will help the engineers who are creating HS2 to think more about passengers in delivering the railway they need and want – this will be critical in delivering a service which is fit for the 21st century.”

CCD will be working under Parsons Brinckerhoff’s remit for HS2 – the design of the high-speed rail systems for Phase 1 of the project, from London to West Midlands and the design of modifications to the existing Network Rail systems at key interface points such as Euston, Old Oak Common and the connection to the West Coast mainline, to enable the construction of HS2 and ensure minimal disruption to existing rail services.

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