HS2 Phase 2a Development concerns the revised scope and delivery of the High Speed 2 rail project following the government's October 2023 decision to cancel Phase 2 and Phase 2b, leaving only Phase 1 (London to Birmingham) to proceed. Led by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, the issue is active and involves developing a new business case, addressing West Coast Main Line capacity challenges, and coordinating the Euston station development with commercial and housing components.
This register provides information on the commitments made in relation to the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Act 2017.
These documents set out the analysis undertaken by HS2 Ltd in support of the HS2 Phase Two business case.
Provides information on the commitments made in relation to the HS2 Phase 2b High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill.
Provides information on the commitments made in relation to the HS2 Phase 2a High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021.
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd policies, including approach to skills and employment, equality, diversity and inclusion and the education programme.
An outline of the construction methods, design, security and timetable for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) route.
The development of the High Speed Two scheme and the strategic case for Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester).
What the hybrid bill is, its powers, and how HS2 Ltd will comply with Parliamentary commitments during its passage.
This report sets out the directions of the Phase 2a Select Committee on mental health and wellbeing.
The strategy covers all aspects of the historic environment including built heritage, archaeology and the historic landscape.
Supplement to the update on the strategic outline business case.
Provides an update on the 2017 strategic outline business case for the HS2 western leg route from Crewe to Manchester.
Outlines the decision to confirm the proposed design refinements to the HS2 Phase 2b route between Crewe and Manchester.
Provides an overview of the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a works in each local authority area.
Government response to the consultation on the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Bill: draft class approval.
The government’s environmental and sustainability commitments that accompany the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021.
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd policies, including approach to training and employment, EDI and the National College for High Speed Rail.
How HS2 Ltd will meet environmental commitments and the expected impacts on the environment for HS2 Phase 2a.
How HS2 Ltd has engaged with people impacted by Phase 2a and information on future engagement activities with affected communities.
Information relating to the operational elements of HS2 Phase 2a, including station works, tunnels, maintenance facilities and freight movements.
The development of the High Speed Two scheme and the strategic case for Phase 2a.
What the hybrid bill is, its powers, and how HS2 Ltd will comply with Parliamentary commitments during its passage.
The rights of land and property owners affected by the High Speed Two, West Midlands to Crewe, route.
The construction methods, design, security and timetable for the West Midlands to Crewe route.
Provides an overview of the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase One works in each local authority area.
Overview of the case for the HS2 phase 2a and it's environmental impacts, 2020 update for the House of Lords.
May be used by petitioners during the Select Committee when hearing evidence on the in principle case for the Whitmore Heath to Madeley Tunnel.
Sets out the work that HS2 Ltd has done to investigate the scope for enhancing HS2 services to South Yorkshire and summarises the advice that has been provided to government.
The HS2 Phase 2a planning forum acts as the focus for liaison with HS2 line of route authorities.
This report from HS2 Ltd reviews the extent of land likely to be required for the borrow pits included within the Phase 2a scheme with the benefit of information from Preliminary Ground Investigations (PGI)
This report from HS2 Ltd reviews the development of the Phase 2a scheme grid supply point connection to the National Electricity Transmission System.
Governs the relationship between the Secretary of State for Transport and HS2 Ltd.
The proposed relocation of the HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg rolling stock depot.
May be used by petitioners during the Select Committee when hearing evidence on requests for tunnel past Hopton and the areas between Marston and Ingestre
Provides the qualifications of the consultants involved in producing the HS2 Phase 2a Environmental Statement and the SES and AP ES.
Summarises responses and the government's decisions following the 2017 HS2 Crewe Hub consultation.
The route for HS2 Phase 2b, from Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds and beyond.
Strategic case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
HS2 Ltd advice to government on changes to the Phase 2b route, between Crewe and Manchester and the West Midlands and Leeds.
Government response to the HS2 Phase 2a West Midlands to Crewe route refinement consultation.
Management case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
Economic case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
Financial case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
Commercial case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
Provides the technical details of the 2017 preferred route for the western leg of Phase 2b from the West Midlands to Leeds.
Provides the technical details of the 2017 preferred route for the western leg of HS2 Phase 2b, between Crewe and Manchester.
Information about class approval for matters which support development under Schedule 17 of the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Act 2017.
The documents published on this page relate to the planning forum forward plan for Phase One of HS2.
Government response to the consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Bill draft class approval.
Following the 2013 consultation, the government has announced the preferred route for HS2 Phase 2b, completing the Y network.
A brief overview of the 2016 route refinements for Phase 2b and what the government is consulting on.
Consultation on proposed changes to the HS2 route between West Midlands and Crewe.
The government’s overview of the case for HS2 Phase One and its environmental impacts.
This document sets out the post consultation refinements to the route of HS2 Phase 2a between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Government's response to the HS2 Phase 2a safeguarding consultation which ran between 4 November 2014 and 6 January 2015.
The government’s plans for Phase Two of HS2, including the decision to accelerate construction and how it will integrate with the existing rail network.
How the HS2 project has engaged with people interested in Phase One (London to the West Midlands), including formal public consultations.