HS2 has revealed it's shortlist of designers and engineers to help develop three new stations at Birmingham Curzon Street, Birmingham Interchange and London's Old Oak Common.

As well as designing the station, a parter will be chose to take forward a major expansion of London Euston.

The shortlists for the station design contracts include, Arup, Mott MacDonald, WSP, Arcadis and a Jacobs/BuroHappold/Idom joint venture. All the bidders have been invited to tender for at least two station packages.

In addition, the bidders in the running to win the Euston Master Development Partner contract are;

• Westfield Europe Ltd

• Euston Regeneration Partnership (Led by Argent Related Services LLP)

• Canary Wharf Group

• Land Securities Property Holdings Limited

• Lendlease Europe Holdings Limited

The four new stations will provide easy and accessible onward connections to local transport, airports and connecting rail services as well as step-free access from street to seat. As well as welcoming tens of thousands of passengers each day, over 170,000 jobs will be created in the wider development areas surrounding the stations.

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Elsehwere, the winner of the Euston Master Development Partner contract will advise on, and later take forward, sustainable mixed-use development opportunities, including new homes, offices and retail space above and around the revamped London Euston. The partner will work alongside HS2 Ltd, Network Rail and local authorities to develop a unified masterplan to unlock the area's potential.

Overall, up to 22 hectares of development space could be developed, as well as improving accessibility and creating new public and green spaces across the wider Euston site.

Managing Director, Network Rail Property, David Biggs, said: "This brings us another step closer to realising an exciting and vibrant new district in the heart of London.

"The opportunities are vast. A regenerated Euston Station not only affords us the ability to improve connectivity and exceed the expectations of those travelling by train. It also allows us the rare chance to create new space for homes and businesses, to craft a desirable destination for people to live, work and meet.

"The new station can be a catalyst for local regeneration and increase connection across the local community, bringing huge benefits both to the area itself as well as the country as a whole."

The winners are expected to be awarded contracts early next year.

(LM/MH)