HS2 Phase Two economic case

This is the economic case for the HS2 Phase 2a route from the West Midlands to Crewe and the HS2 Phase 2b route from Crewe to Manchester and from West Midlands to Leeds.

The economic case assesses the value for money of the HS2 Phase Two route, including:

• assessment of the value for money of HS2 Phase 2a
• assessment of the value for money of HS2 Phase 2b
• consideration of a range of rail alternatives

The HS2 Phase Two economic case builds on the:

• HS2 Phase 2a economic case
• HS2 Phase 2b economic case

The HS2 Phase Two economic case forms part of the 5 part outline business case (OBC) for HS2 Phase 2a and strategic outline business case (SOBC) for HS2 Phase 2b. The other parts are:

• HS2 Phase Two commercial case
• HS2 Phase Two financial case
• HS2 Phase Two management case
• HS2 Phase Two strategic case