Noise
Noise Resources
Resources include papers, videos, research summaries and good practice documents produced by authors from across the HS2 Family to capture learning, good practice and innovation from the HS2 programme
-
Published on
Physical testing of noise barriers to validate an airborne noise model for a high speed railway
For any noise prediction model, it is vital that there is confidence that the forecast noise levels, within the calculated confidence limits, are going to be met in reality. This is incredibly important both in terms of contractual risk and liability and maintaining stakeholder trust. This paper discusses the noise barrier testing and airborne sound…
-
Published on
Redesigning the management of hazardous noise – enhancing worker hearing health
High Speed Two (HS2) aims to reduce occupational ill-health throughout the life of the project which includes the protection of hearing health. Passive hearing protection aids are traditionally used on construction sites to reduce the impact of noise on the workforce however these have been found to offer low protection. As part of its innovation…
