In pictures: HS2 starts demolition of Seifert’s Euston towers

By Will Ing2019-09-27T05:00:00

The view from the top of One Euston Square showing HS2 station footprint summer 2019

Buildings date from 1970s

HS2 contractors have moved onto the second stage of demolishing two 1970s towers designed by Richard Seifert at Euston station.

A Costain-Skanska JV and its subcontractor McGee have lifted excavators – equipped with pneumatic breakers and hydraulic munchers – to the top of the office blocks, which stand at 60m and 40m.

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