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HS2-HS1 link rethought but tunnel options rejected

16/05/13 Plans to connect High Speed 2 to the existing High Speed 1 route to continental Europe are to be upgraded to reduce conflicts with existing train...

McLoughlin consults on 14 changes to HS2 route

16/05/13 Fourteen major changes to the High Speed 2 phase one route are being supported by the government following further design work on the programme. ...

Phase one draft Environmental Statement published

16/05/13 HS2 Ltd has published the draft Environmental Statement for phase one of the High Speed 2 programme. The draft Environmental Statement provides what...

Audit Office calls on DfT to clarify HS2 aims

16/05/13 Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has rejected the National Audit Office's concerns about High Speed 2 planning claiming the watchdog's...

HS2 tunnel plan avoids road, river and power moves

14/05/13 A change of route for part of the planned High Speed 2 line near Washwood Heath in Birmingham has been announced by HS2 Ltd. HS2 had been set to...

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Introducing the High Speed 2 paving bill

11/03/13 A hybrid bill that would provide powers to construct the first phase of High Speed 2, between London and the West Midlands, is due to be deposited in...

HS2 Ltd to make Euston Crossrail 2 compatible

05/02/13 According to the final report of the London First Crossrail 2 working group/task force, published on 5 February 2013, forecast crowding at Euston...

HS2 phase two: routes, stations and depots

28/01/13 The High Speed 2 phase two preferred route announcement on 28 January 2013 sets out the government's preferences for two new railways from the West...

Details of High Speed 2 compensation

25/10/12 Streamlined system of advanced purchase within the safeguarded zone Owner-occupiers of residential properties and owners of commercial properties...