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.
HS2 Ltd’s construction contracts are unacceptable to the public purse and it is imperative that HS2 Ltd deliver on its assurances to us that it can renegotiate these and deliver significant cost savings. The terms and operation of these contracts …
The Department and HS2 Ltd do not have the skills and capabilities needed to successfully deliver the programme. The Public Accounts Committee has repeatedly raised concerns over the Department and HS2 Ltd having the skills and capability they need. Following …
The Department’s plans for Euston carry huge risks given the uncertainties about its scope, cost, funding, schedule and delivery model. In the 2024 Autumn budget, the government confirmed that HS2 would terminate at London Euston rather than Old Oak Common …
In July 2017, HS2 Ltd let contracts with four joint venture companies for the main civil construction work on Phase 1. However, in 2020, once the cost of building the railway became clearer, it revised the terms of the contracts …
However, the previous Public Accounts Committee was clear on the risk of these changes and that HS2 Ltd needed to closely manage these contracts. In its May 2020 report it warned that: “Now that it is bearing more of the …
HS2 Ltd told us that it is now seeking to renegotiate these contracts.32 It considers that the current contracts are unproductive and that reset provides the opportunity for a fair allocation of risk and an opportunity to find different ways …
We challenged HS2 Ltd on the feasibility of renegotiating existing contacts to deliver significant cost savings given the lack of incentives for the contractors to change terms. It told us that all major contractors have expressed willingness to discuss and …
In the October 2023 announcement, the government at the time set out that the HS2 station itself would be planned to be smaller, reflecting the lower number of train services expected to operate following the cancellation of Phase 2. However, …
The Department told us that the new approach to Euston is now a holistic one, seeking to build consensus between stakeholders and as a unified delivery rather than the ineffective attempts of the past to try to solve each part …
We challenged the Department over the necessity and added risk of establishing an additional delivery body to oversee the works at Euston and its surroundings. The Department recognised that setting up new organisations is far more complex and difficult than …
The Department also pointed to the need to get the financial incentives right in the new delivery company, including what the shareholding and financial participation would be between the different bodies, so that people consider the collective interest, not just …
We also challenged the Department on the likelihood of obtaining the more than £6 billion that the station at Euston is estimated to cost from the private sector. The Department suggested that the funding for Euston would likely be a …
In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the government confirmed that HS2 would terminate at Euston, announcing that it would fund the work to tunnel from Old Oak Common in west London to Euston.61 The previous Public Accounts 57 Qq 78–80 58 …
The Department acknowledged that establishing a clearer plan for the works at Euston and implementing it will take over a decade and that there will be continued disruption to local businesses and communities at Euston. The Department committed to provide …
The HS2 programme was originally intended to improve capacity on the West Coast Main Line. However, with the cancellation of Phase 2, the revised programme will only address capacity between London and Birmingham. The Department is exploring options to run …
The Department acknowledged the capacity challenge on the West Coast Main Line as a consequence of not building Phase 2, estimating that it will reach capacity by the late 2030s. These capacity concerns were also raised with us in evidence …
The Department and HS2 Ltd do not yet know what the impact of the decision to cancel Phase 2 will be on the HS2 programme and how HS2 Ltd will need to adapt so it can be successfully delivered. HS2 …
Developing Euston is dependent on attracting private finance to pay for it, but the Department does not yet have any plan for how to do so and has to make investment decisions soon to protect long-term value for money. Despite …
The Department has yet to finalise what the redirected £36 billion (in 2023 prices) originally intended for the cancelled HS2 phases will fund or decide on when these projects can be expected to start. The Department has redirected the £36 …
This Committee has reported regularly on progress with the High Speed 2 programme over the last decade. Our first report was in 2013 and even at that early stage we were warning about an emerging pattern of costs increasing, benefits …
The inclusion of an allowance for remediation costs if Phase 1 were to be discontinued, and the exclusion of sunk costs, had a significant impact on the calculation of a positive BCR in the range 1.1 to 1.8, and thus …
The Department told us that a full, revised business case will need to be produced for Phase 1, taking account of what it now knows about costs, the changes to scope and what that means for the overall benefits.15 The …
In its October 2023 Command Paper on Network North and its new plans for completion of Phase 1, the Department stated that “We need to make changes quickly and decisively so the remainder of HS2 is delivered as cost effectively …
The cancellation of other HS2 phases will inevitably result in some design changes to Phase 1. HS2 Ltd told us that the top of its list is the implications for how HS2 trains will join the West Coast Main Line. …
We asked the Department about the impact of cancelling HS2 Phases 2 on other projects that would have had existing business cases dependent in part on Phases 2a or 2b. The Department highlighted the interdependency between 2b and Northern Powerhouse …
We also asked whether any contracts would need to be cancelled in respect of Phase 2 and payments made to companies as a result. HS2 Ltd told us that for Phases 2a and 2b the number of contracts let was …
Notwithstanding the Board and Director level changes referenced above, HS2 Ltd also acknowledged that it needed to think about its capacity and capability throughout to deliver the task ahead. It told us it was going through that process and highlighted …
In July 2023 we reported on how the Department’s previous plans for the HS2 station at Euston had proved to be unrealistic and unaffordable.42 Alongside the October 2023 cancellation of HS2 phases 2, the Department acknowledged that previous plans for …
The Department confirmed to us that “At the moment we are expecting the private sector to fund the station and all the development. The benefit for developers comes from the commercial housing development.”44 It confirmed that this included looking for …
The Department confirmed it remains the Government’s ambition that Euston be the London terminus for HS2.48 But it confirmed it was still expecting trains to stop at Old Oak Common for a period of time before Euston was developed, because …
We raised concerns about the risk of incurring significant additional cost later if contracts for the tunnel between Old Oak Common and Euston were not let in the coming months. The Department said there were significant phasing issues of this …
We raised the issue that private sector involvement and finding would be dependent on there being greater certainty on dealing with issues in and around Euston. The state of the general property market in the area and how much infrastructure …
The Department has said that the decision not to proceed with HS2 phases 2a, 2b and East will unlock £36 billion (2023 prices) and that “every penny of the £19.8 billion committed to the Northern leg of HS2 will be …
This consultation is now closed.
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.
This consultation is now closed.
Provides information on the commitments made in relation to the HS2 Phase 2a High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021.
The £2.6 billion budget set in 2020 proved to be completely unrealistic for what the Department wanted to deliver. In April 2020, as part of the overall Phase One budget of £44.6 billion set by the Department, HS2 Ltd set …
The Department does not yet know the costs and impacts of pausing construction. Neither the Department nor HS2 Ltd know the likely costs of pausing construction work for the next two years. They had been developing funding scenarios for the …
Why the existing report was late and contained so little information Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. develop an affordable Euston campus that maximises delivery of benefits against …
The Department has not yet learned lessons from managing major rail programmes. In previous examination of other rail programmes like Thameslink and the Great Western Railway modernisation we have reported very similar problems to the ones we are now seeing …
We asked the Department to give us an indication of what a reduced design for Euston station might look like. The Department told us that it would need to examine two options before it could come to the right solution: …
The Department told us that it wanted to look at all elements of the design to see where the opportunities are to deliver something that prioritises passenger benefits and wider benefits of the scheme, but also reduces costs.14 It plans …
In April 2020, as part of the overall Phase One budget of £44.6 billion set by the Department, HS2 Ltd planned to design and build the HS2 Euston station for £2.6 billion. This budget was lower than its £3 billion …
HS2 Ltd told us that there was pressure to drive the overall HS2 cost to what was deemed to be an affordable point. It viewed the £2.6 billion as a budget to work towards and undertook a lot of work …
Later, more detailed estimates showed that the costs were likely to be significantly higher, with the 11-platform design forecast to cost as much as £4.4 billion in June 2020, and the revised 10-platform design estimated to cost £4.8 billion in …
In March 2023, following an announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport, the Department paused new construction work on the HS2 Euston station for the next two years to reduce spend over that period and to give it time …
We asked the Department if Ministers had looked at the impact on businesses when they made the decision to pause construction. The Department told us that the decisions Ministers were trying to make were about trying to protect the supply …
We asked HS2 Ltd whether it was receiving notifications from contractors of their intentions to make contractual claims due to the pause. HS2 Ltd told us that this was not the case and that it is in discussion with contractors …
We heard concerns from the London Borough of Camden and Drummond Street Traders, who already face many years of disruption, and impact of the pause in construction on local residents and businesses and be absolutely transparent when it is possible …
The Department has continued to report that the cost pressure at Euston was £0.4 billion throughout its six-monthly updates, including in the October 2022 update, which was the latest at the time we took evidence.46 Since October 2021, with the …
The Department’s failures around budgeting, cost estimation and integration on the Euston project are not new. We have reported on these as part of our examination of other major rail programmes over the years. For example, on the Thameslink Programme, …
We concluded in our 2021 progress update on Crossrail that the Department had still not demonstrated that it is embedding lessons learned into its major programmes.62 When we asked the Department again about learning lessons, the Department and HS2 Ltd …
In terms of what it has learned from Euston, the Department told us that there are lessons on cost estimation, the treatment of contingency and managing integration on large and complex stations. These are all issues we have seen before …
In comparison the Department and HS2 Ltd noted that other HS2 stations may be less complex or already more advanced in their progress than Euston, such as Curzon Street in Birmingham, where HS2 Ltd told us that the civil works …
This consultation is now closed.
AP2 is accompanied by the AP2 Environmental Statement (AP2 ES).
Volume 2 of the SES2 and AP2 ES details the likely significant environmental effects of the changes and amendments in geographical areas (known as ‘community areas’).
A summary, in non-technical language, of the HS2 Phase 2b Crewe-Manchester SES2 and AP2 ES.
This report outlines the alternatives to the SES2 changes and AP2 amendments.
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.
These reports and map books are the technical appendices (Volume 5) for SES2 and AP2 ES.
Supporting technical information relating to Planning data for the SES2 and AP2 ES.
This report details the changes to the likely significant effects reported in SES2 and AP2 ES that may result if the scheme as built deviates from the centre line of the works within the limits of deviation, as permitted under …
This report details corrections to the Environmental Statement as published in January 2022 and the Supplementary Environmental Statement 1 and Additional Provision Environmental Statement 1 as published in July 2022.
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.
This consultation is now closed. HS2 Ltd will now consider the comments received on the Equality Impact Assessment and will publish a response in due course.
We welcome the scale of the Government’s promised spending on improving rail in the North and the Midlands. £96 billion is a very substantial sum; it has the potential to transform rail travel for future generations and make a significant …
Nonetheless, there is still a need for prioritisation and hard choices, and the proposals set out in the Integrated Rail Plan have already left some towns and cities very disappointed. It is crucial that the Government bases its decisions on …
Whilst we recognise that the Golborne link was not perfect, and faced substantial local opposition, given its importance in terms of unlocking capacity for passengers and freight, and reducing journey times to Scotland, we are concerned that it has been …
The failure to calculate an updated benefit-cost ratio (BCR) raises questions over whether the case for changes to the HS2 Eastern leg have been properly assessed. It is concerning that the Government would make a decision on such an important …
To take account of the changes of plan for the HS2 Eastern leg and to inform current and future decision-making, the Department for Transport should publish by March 2023 an updated BCR for (a) the entire HS2 project and (b) …
The Government must remain open to the possibility that this thorough reassessment of the evidence base, taking full account of the impact on levelling up communities in the North and Midlands, may show that Options 2 or 3 for Northern …
The potential of Bradford as an engine room of the Northern Powerhouse may be squandered if it is not given opportunities to thrive through better connectivity. Direct high speed connections would give the city access to a much broader pool …
A full assessment of the levelling up impact of the various NPR and HS2 Eastern leg options does not appear to have been carried out to date. The Government must ensure that the impact of NPR decisions on Bradford in …
We welcome the Government’s pledge to look at how the Eastern leg of HS2 might be constructed in full to Leeds as originally planned; the city is a key focal point not only of existing rail networks, but of economic …
The Government must conduct its study on how best to take HS2 to Leeds urgently. We ask that a timetable for this work, including a firm date for the final report, be published by September 2022. This is essential for …
The redevelopment of Leeds station is key to fully realising the benefits of the Integrated Rail Plan on the economy and connectivity in Leeds and West Yorkshire, and more widely. Already over capacity in its current configuration, Leeds station will …
If the underground station option were to be deemed deliverable, it could unlock significant land value in the city; it would then be reasonable to expect contributions to the cost from local government and local businesses. We recommend that this …
Birmingham stands to benefit from the new HS2 station at Curzon Street, and the easing of capacity constraints at New Street by services moving to Moor Street station. One last piece of the puzzle appears to be facilitating connections from …
Journey time reductions—albeit not to the same degree as promised by previous plans—are a headline benefit of the IRP. We received detailed evidence that cast doubt on the plausibility of the times achievable under the new plans. We ask the …
The Government’s fixation on journey times as a benefit of the IRP must not overshadow the issue of capacity. It seems highly unlikely that an upgraded Victorian line can replicate the capacity increases achievable by building new track. Type: conclusion …
The Department for Transport should commission a full independent assessment of the seat and track capacity offered by the IRP, compared to the previous plans for HS2 and other options for NPR. This assessment must take into account the future …
The Government has put together a strong case for the Integrated Rail Plan, but it is based on a best-case scenario which may not come to pass. Cost and time overruns for major infrastructure projects are commonplace, and disruption can …
This report provides an update of the overview of the existing and forecast future baseline conditions in MA05, the transport infrastructure and operations that could potentially be affected by the changes relevant to traffic and transport as a result of …
This report provides an update of the overview of the existing and forecast future baseline conditions in MA03, the transport infrastructure and operations that could potentially be affected by the changes relevant to traffic and transport as a result of …
This report provides an update of the overview of the existing and forecast future baseline conditions in MA04, the transport infrastructure and operations that could potentially be affected by the changes relevant to traffic and transport as a result of …
This report provides an update to the Transport Assessment introduction sections as a result of the SES1 changes and AP1 amendments.
This report provides an update of the assessment of transport impacts, in the MA02 area including construction traffic of the AP1 revised scheme that includes the SES1 changes and AP1 amendments.
SES1 and AP1 ES includes changes and amendments within the community areas: MA01: Hough to Walley’s Green, MA02: Wimboldsley to Lostock Gralam, MA03: Pickmere to Agden and Hulseheath, MA04: Broomedge to Glazebrook, and MA05: Risley to Bamfurlong.
This report provides an update to the historic environment assessment as a result of the SES1 changes and AP1 amendments.
This report provides further guidance to that contained in the HS2 Phase 2b Environmental Impact Assessment Scope and Methodology Report on how traffic and transport effects will be determined.
This report outlines the alternatives to the SES1 changes and AP1 amendments.
This document is a summary in non-technical language of the changes reported in the SES1 and amendments reported in the AP1 ES. It presents a summary of any likely residual significant effects on the environment, which are new or different …
This report provides an update of the overview of the existing and forecast future baseline conditions in MA02, the transport infrastructure and operations that could potentially be affected by the changes relevant to traffic and transport as a result of …
This report provides an update of the overview of the existing and forecast future baseline conditions in MA01, the transport infrastructure and operations that could potentially be affected by the changes relevant to traffic and transport as a result of …
These documents set out the Background Information and Data (BID) that accompanies the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Supplementary Environmental Statement 1 (SES1) and Additional Provision 1 Environmental Statement (AP1 ES). These documents do not form part of the …
This report details the changes to the likely significant effects reported in SES1 and AP1 ES that may result if the scheme as built deviates from the centre line of the works within the limits of deviation, as permitted under …
This report details the changes to the assessment for greenhouse gas (GHG) since the main ES.
This report provides an overview of the route-wide traffic and transport impacts for the AP1 revised scheme in construction.
This report details the corrections to the Environmental Statement as published in January 2022.
A Bill to make provision for a railway between a junction with Phase 2a of High Speed 2 south of Crewe in Cheshire and Manchester Piccadilly Station; for a railway between Hoo Green in Cheshire and a
Supplement to the update on the strategic outline business case.
Impact assessment for safeguarding of the HS2 Phase 2b route between Crewe and Manchester, and West Midlands and Leeds.
Seeks views on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Environmental Statement.
Seeks views on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Environmental Statement.
This consultation is now closed. HS2 Ltd will now consider the comments received on the Equality Impact Assessment and will publish a response in due course.
Seeks views on the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Environmental Statement.
This consultation is now closed. HS2 Ltd will now consider the comments received on the Equality Impact Assessment and will publish a response in due course.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe - Manchester on the environment within MA02.
A Bill to make provision for a railway between a junction with Phase 2a of High Speed 2 south of Crewe in Cheshire and Manchester Piccadilly Station; for a railway between Hoo Green in Cheshire and a
This section includes the Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) environmental statement which was produced as part of the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill.
The Equality Impact Assessment Report presents the equality issues potentially arising from the construction and operation of HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
This collection includes the Volume 2 report and map book along with the Volume 5 technical appendices for each of the community areas for HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
This document presents the relevant policies and guidance that have informed the development of the proposed High Speed Two railway between Crewe and Manchester
This report presents the reasonable alternatives considered in the development of HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
This report presents the planning data and committed developments relevant to the environmental impact assessment of HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
A report that presents the traffic and transport effects of the construction and operation of HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
This report presents the assessment of the potential impacts of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester in terms of route-wide and off-route impacts
Provides an update on the 2017 strategic outline business case for the HS2 western leg route from Crewe to Manchester.
A report considering the impacts of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on all modes of transport in MA02.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA03.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA05.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA07.
Outlines the decision to confirm the proposed design refinements to the HS2 Phase 2b route between Crewe and Manchester.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA01
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA04.
The Minister of State for Transport is consulting on 4 proposed refinements to the design of the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b.
The Equality Impact Assessment Report presents the equality issues potentially arising from the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA08.
Presents the likely significant effects of the construction and operation of High Speed Two, Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester on the environment within MA06.
We are concerned that TfL and the Department do not have a plan to maximise the long-term, wider economic benefits of Crossrail. When open, the Elizabeth line should increase capacity in central London by around 10%, reduce journey times, improve …
The Department and TfL told us that, when the Elizabeth line opens, they expect it to increase rail capacity in central London by around 10%, reduce journey times, and be fully accessible.50 These were the transport benefits set out in …
The Department told us that Crossrail had completed a property and regeneration study looking at 2008 to 2016 which identified some 90,000 homes and four million square feet of office space resulting from Crossrail. It also noted plans in place …
The Department has made little progress on the design and delivery at Euston since we last reported, and we remain concerned that time is running out. Euston station is a key element of the programme both as the London terminus …
We are increasingly concerned that the Department and HS2 Ltd do not yet know how they will turn the benefits promised from High Speed 2 into a reality, including what additional investments will be needed or how these will be …
Following our evidence session, HS2 Ltd wrote to us and set out the high-level schedule and associated budgets (including contingency) for Phase 1 activities discussed at the session. These are set out in the table below: Phase 1 activity Budget …
The Government’s latest range of estimated costs for Phase 1 is £35–45 billion (2019 prices).12 For Phase 2a the range is £5.2–7.2 billion (2019 prices). The latest updated 6 Committee of Public Accounts, High Speed 2: Spring 2020 update, Third …
The construction of the main civil engineering components of the programme (such as tunnels and viaducts) is a major undertaking and was a major cause of delays and cost increases at the time of our last report.16 In a letter …
In our May 2020 report, we raised our concerns over the huge uncertainty remaining for Euston station, specifically the lack of clarity around the station build. The Department and HS2 Ltd told us at the time that although the design …
The Department detailed some of the work it has been undertaking since early 2020 to find cost savings at Euston. This included: a review of the proposed tracks and tunnelling at Euston, which confirmed the existing approach was justified; an …
The Department acknowledged that Euston is a “very urgent and immediate challenge”. HS2 Ltd similarly noted that decisions on the final options are time-bound, and that it was concerned that the programme will “literally run out of time”.33 HS2 Ltd …
Both the Department and the West Midlands Combined Authority provided examples of how cities and regions that stand to benefit from High Speed 2 have ambitious plans for how to capitalise on the opportunity that High Speed 2 provides. For …
The creation of thousands of jobs is central to the Department and HS2 Ltd programme’s case for building the railway. The Department told us that the growth strategies of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands envisaged that the programme would …
The development of the HS2 programme in England could yield direct benefits to Welsh rail passengers if it is accompanied by enhancements to the North Wales mainline, including the upgrades at Chester and Crewe stations which will be required for …
Seeks views on a variety of issues related to the proposals in the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill (HS2 Phase 2a Bill).
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.
Seeks views on a variety of issues related to the proposals in the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill (HS2 Phase 2a Bill).
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.
Seeks views on a variety of issues related to the proposals in the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill (HS2 Phase 2a Bill).
The Minister of State for Transport is consulting on 4 proposed refinements to the design of the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b.
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.
The Minister of State for Transport is consulting on 4 proposed refinements to the design of the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b.
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds) line of route.
May be used by petitioners during the Select Committee when hearing evidence on the in principle case for the Whitmore Heath to Madeley Tunnel.
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds) line of route.
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.
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds) line of route.
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Statement for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
The HS2 Phase 2a planning forum acts as the focus for liaison with HS2 line of route authorities.
Consultation on Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 (SES2) and Additional Provision 2 Environmental Statement (AP2 ES) sought views on proposed design changes and amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
Consultation on High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Update Report sought views on the route-wide update of the EQIA 2017.
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.
Consultation on Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 (SES2) and Additional Provision 2 Environmental Statement (AP2 ES) sought views on proposed design changes and amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
Consultation on High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Update Report sought views on the route-wide update of the EQIA 2017.
Volume 2 of the SES2 and AP2 ES details the likely significant environmental effects of the changes and amendments in geographical areas (known as ‘community areas’).
Consultation on Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 (SES2) and Additional Provision 2 Environmental Statement (AP2 ES) sought views on proposed design changes and amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
Consultation on High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Update Report sought views on the route-wide update of the EQIA 2017.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to traffic and transport.
Provides details of the types and quantities of materials and waste that will be generated within each community area.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to sound, noise and vibration.
Supporting technical information relating to Planning data for the HS2 Phase 2a SES2 and AP2 ES.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to air quality.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to Agriculture, forestry and soils.
Presents the greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment results as updated for the SES2 and AP2 ES.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to community impact assessment.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to ecology and biodiversity.
An assessment of the potential construction and operational effects of HS2 Phase 2a and the measures being taken to mitigate.
A summary, in non-technical language, of the HS2 Phase 2a Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 and Additional Provision 2 Environmental Statement.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to cultural heritage.
Introduces the SES2 and AP2 ES and provides an overview of the environmental impact assessment process.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to community impact assessment.
Presents corrections identified to the contents of Volume 5 of the HS2 Phase 2a main Environmental Statement submitted in July 2017.
Provides an update to the scope and methodology report for HS2 Phase 2a.
Outlines any significant route-wide environmental effects arising from the changes and amendments in the SES2 and AP2 ES along the Phase 2a route.
Supporting technical information and associated map book relating to water resources and flood risk.
Governs the relationship between the Secretary of State for Transport and HS2 Ltd.
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Statement for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
Describes the evolution of HS2 Phase 2b and the reasonable alternatives considered.
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Statement for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds).
Map showing the likely significant environmental effects of HS2 in different areas along the Phase 2b route.
Introduction and description of the working draft Environmental Statement and HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds).
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology report, which will inform how the Equality Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
A summary of the HS2 Phase 2b working draft Environmental Statement in non-technical language.
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology Report, which will inform how the Environmental Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
Reports detailing the likely significant environmental effects of HS2 in different areas along the Phase 2b route.
An outline description of the proposed scheme and the proposed scope of the environmental effects to be considered during the impact assessment.
Provides a brief description of the HS2 Phase 2b scheme and sets out the overarching methodology for conducting the EQIA.
Describes likely off-route works (where locations are known) and the approach to their assessment.
Seeks views on proposed amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
The proposed relocation of the HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg rolling stock depot.
Seeks views on the proposed relocation of a rolling stock depot from New Crofton to a site in the Aire Valley adjacent to the M1.
Seeks views on proposed amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
Seeks views on the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment report.
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
Seeks views on proposed amendments to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill.
Contains environmental topic maps relevant to the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
The material that has informed the community assessment for the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
Presents corrections identified to the contents of Volume 5 of the HS2 Phase 2a main Environmental Statement submitted in July 2017.
The baseline conditions for landscape character areas and viewpoints, summarises the assessment of significance related to changes and amendments in the SES and AP ES for relevant community areas.
Presents the material that has informed the cultural heritage assessment for the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
A summary of anticipated local/parish level effects on ecological receptors as a result of the changes and amendments in the SES and AP ES.
An update to the sound, noise and vibration assessment presented in the main ES in July 2017 as a result of the changes and amendments in the SES and AP ES.
The likely significant environmental effects which may result from a change in the revised scheme within the Bill’s statutory limits of deviation.
Presents the material that has informed the air quality assessment for the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
Volume 3 outlines any significant route-wide environmental effects arising from the changes and amendments in the SES and AP ES along the Phase 2a route.
This appendix presents the planning data relevant to the environmental impact assessment presented in the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
Provides the qualifications of the consultants involved in producing the HS2 Phase 2a Environmental Statement and the SES and AP ES.
A summary, in non-technical language, of the HS2 Phase 2a SES and AP ES.
An update to the Transport Assessment submitted with the HS2 Phase 2a main Environmental Statement submitted in July 2017.
An update to the WFD compliance assessment submitted with the HS2 Phase 2a main Environmental Statement submitted in July 2017.
Volume 2 of the SES and AP ES detail the likely significant environmental effects of the changes and amendments in geographical areas (known as ‘community areas’).
An update to the flood risk assessment submitted with the HS2 Phase 2a main Environmental Statement submitted in July 2017.
Introduces the SES and AP ES and provides and overview of the environmental impact assessment process. A glossary contains new or different terms used throughout the SES and AP ES.
Seeks views on options which could give Crewe and the surrounding region better access to conventional and high speed rail services.
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.
Seeks views on the environmental statement for the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Seeks views on options which could give Crewe and the surrounding region better access to conventional and high speed rail services.
Seeks views on the proposed relocation of a rolling stock depot from New Crofton to a site in the Aire Valley adjacent to the M1.
Seeks views on the environmental statement for the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Seeks views on the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment report.
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology report, which will inform how the Equality Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology Report, which will inform how the Environmental Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
Impact assessment for safeguarding of the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Seeks views on the environmental statement for the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Seeks views on options which could give Crewe and the surrounding region better access to conventional and high speed rail services.
Seeks views on the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Equality Impact Assessment report.
Seeks views on the proposed relocation of a rolling stock depot from New Crofton to a site in the Aire Valley adjacent to the M1.
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology report, which will inform how the Equality Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
Seeks views on the draft Scope and Methodology Report, which will inform how the Environmental Impact Assessment will be undertaken for Phase 2b.
These appendices outline the scope and methodology of the environmental impact assessment process for HS2 Phase 2a.
Strategic case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
These appendices present the material that has informed the ecology and biodiversity assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
A summary of HS2 Phase 2a and its effects on the environment, written in a non-technical language.
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) line of route.
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
This appendix presents the material that has informed the socio-economic assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
These appendices present the material that has informed the sound, noise and vibration assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
This appendix presents the material which has informed the traffic and transport assessment for 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.
This appendix presents the reasonable alternatives considered in the development of Phase 2a of HS2.
Describes the likely significant environmental effects which may result from alignment changes or other details of the Phase 2a route within its limits of deviation.
These appendices present the material that has informed the water resources and flood risk assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
Sets out measures and standards to provide effective management of potential impacts on communities and the environment during construction.
Seeks views on 7 proposed changes to the HS2 Phase 2b route, from Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds.
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
Volume 1 introduces the environmental statement and provides an overview of the route and environmental impact assessment process.
Provides details of the types and quantities of materials and waste that will be generated within each community area.
Management case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
Volume 2 of the environmental statement provides reports and maps detailing the main environmental effects of HS2 in different areas.
Volume 3 of the environmental statement outlines the route-wide environmental effects of the construction and operation of Phase 2a.
Describes the principles to be adopted for the restoration of borrow pits, due to be excavated as part 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.
Volume 4 of the environmental statement outlines the environmental effects predicted to occur at locations away from the Phase 2a route.
Financial case for the HS2 Phase Two route from the West Midlands to Leeds and Manchester, including the accelerated delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.
These appendices present the material that has informed the climate assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
These appendices present the material that has informed the community assessment for 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.
These appendices present the material which has informed the cultural heritage assessment for HS2 Phase 2a.
These reports and maps contain assessments of the environmental effects of Phase 2a between Fradley and Colton.
These reports and maps contain assessments of the environmental effects of Phase 2a between Colwich and Yarlet.
These reports and maps contain assessments of the environmental effects of Phase 2a between Stone and Swynnerton.
These reports and maps contain assessments of the environmental effects of Phase 2a in South Cheshire.
These appendices present the planning data and committed developments relevant to the environmental impact assessment of HS2 Phase 2a.
These reports and maps contain assessments of the environmental effects of Phase 2a between Whitmore Heath and Madeley.
Provides the technical details of the 2017 preferred route for the western leg of HS2 Phase 2b, between Crewe and Manchester.
In response to: High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) Act 2017: class approval
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.
Seeks views on 7 proposed changes to the HS2 Phase 2b route, from Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds.
Seeks views on a proposed high speed rail route from the West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond.
Seeks views on 7 proposed changes to the HS2 Phase 2b route, from Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds.
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.
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) line of route.
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
Seeks views on proposed refinements to the Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) line of route.
Consultation on the working draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
Consultation on the working draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) report for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe).
Consultation on proposed changes to the HS2 route between West Midlands and Crewe.
Impact assessment for safeguarding of the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EQIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EQIA is carried out.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EIA is carried out.
The government’s overview of the case for HS2 Phase One and its environmental impacts.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EQIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EQIA is carried out.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EIA is carried out.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EQIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EQIA is carried out.
This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will inform the way the EIA is carried out.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for Camden Town and Washwood Heath to Curzon Street.
Consultation for the Supplementary Environmental Statement 3 and Additional Provision 4.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for Camden Town and Washwood Heath to Curzon Street.
This update reassesses the equality effects reported for the HS2 Phase One route in light of the changes proposed through Additional Provisions 1 to 5.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for Camden Town and Washwood Heath to Curzon Street.
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.
Consultation about the environmental statement for Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 and Additional Provision 3.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for CFA1 Euston station and approach.
Consultation for the Supplementary Environmental Statement 3 and Additional Provision 4.
How the HS2 project has engaged with people interested in Phase One (London to the West Midlands), including formal public consultations.
Consultation for the Supplementary Environmental Statement 3 and Additional Provision 4.
Consultation about the environmental statement for Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 and Additional Provision 3.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for CFA1 Euston station and approach.
Consultation about the environmental statement for Supplementary Environmental Statement 2 and Additional Provision 3.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) equality impact assessment update for CFA1 Euston station and approach.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) supplementary environmental statement and Additional Provision 2 (July 2015).
These documents provide information about an updated impact assessment and health impact assessment addendum alongside Additional Provision 3.
Reports, including maps, which look at significant environmental effects that are likely to arise from the latest changes made to the Phase One bill.
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) supplementary environmental statement and Additional Provision 2 (July 2015).
Consultation on the High Speed Rail (London to West Midlands) supplementary environmental statement and Additional Provision 2 (July 2015).
Seeks views on a proposed high speed rail route from the West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond.
Seeks views on a proposed high speed rail route from the West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond.