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Minister congratulates CITB on 'Outstanding' Ofsted result

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Skills Minister Matthew Hancock has written to Mark Farrar, CEO of CITB-ConstructionSkills, to congratulate him on achieving an ‘outstanding ‘grading in its recent Ofsted inspection.

Crossrail’s 4th tunnelling machine Victoria starts her journey

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000

The latest addition to Crossrail’s tunnelling team – 1,000 tonne Victoria – has begun work, joining sister tunnelling machine Elizabeth to create the eastern section of the new rail line between Docklands and central London.

New Key Account Manager - David Ash

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000

David Ash from the CITB National Construction College has been appointed as new key account manager responsible for Crossrail and its Tier 1 principal contractor and supply chain partners.

Crossrail’s first tunnelling machine constructs its 1000th ring under Hyde Park

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine, Phyllis, has constructed her 1000th tunnel ring under Hyde Park.

London’s newest ‘eastender’ begins tunnelling journey

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Crossrail moved a significant step forward today as London’s newest ‘eastender’ – 1,000 tonne tunnelling machine Elizabeth – began the 8.3km tunnelling journey to create the eastern section of the new rail line between Docklands and central London.

Crossrail helps launch Skills London 2012

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Crossrail this week exhibited at Skills London 2012, London’s biggest careers and skills event aimed at 15-24 year olds. Over 26,000 visitors attended over the two days on 23rd and 24th November.

Monster lift sends east London tunnelling machines 40 metres underground

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Crossrail has marked a major milestone in the construction of London’s new rail line with the lowering of a 550 tonne tunnelling machine into a 40 metre deep shaft

Open House

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +0100

TUCA opened its door to the public for the first time, with over 50 visitors over the weekend of 22 and 23 September.

New Apprenticeships at TUCA

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Crossrail has developed two new apprenticeships in response to skills gaps identified within the construction industry.

Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine reaches Paddington

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine (TBM), Phyllis, has successfully reached Paddington, having travelled 750 metres from Royal Oak. A second, TBM, Ada, has today (21 August) broken ground at Royal Oak Portal and commenced tunnelling towards Paddington.

TUCA Open day Success

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:00:00 +0100

The first community and industry open days were held at TUCA in July when visitors were invited to find out about the newly developed curriculum offer, meet the new skills provider, National Construction College (NCC) and view the state-of-the-art facilities including the brand new high-tech concrete testing lab.

First 1,000 students complete training at TUCA

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Over 1,000 people have now completed training at the Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA) since opening in Ilford, east London, last September.

Kingsway Tram Tunnel given Crossrail role

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 +0100

The Kingsway Tram Tunnel in Holborn, a unique part of London’s transport history, will be temporarily re-used for Crossrail.

First TBM components arrive for Crossrail’s eastern tunnels

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Assembly of Crossrail’s next 1,000 tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM), Elizabeth, has today commenced at Limmo Peninsula in east London.

Crossrail’s first spray concrete lined tunnels completed under Finsbury Circus

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:00 +0100

The project’s first two sprayed concrete tunnels have been constructed under Finsbury Circus in the City of London.