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Check maps to find out the proposed routes of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail network - Phase 1, Phase 2a and 2b.
These are the plan and profile maps for Phase One of HS2 between London and the West Midlands.
The home of High Speed Two (HS2) Limited on GOV.UK. High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high speed rail network. It is funded by grant-in-aid from the government.
This section provides more information and details of safeguarding along the High Speed Two (HS2) route.
Review of HS2 including programme update, benefits, local community impact and engagement, land and property, programme governance and a forward look.
These plan and profile maps show the route between Crewe and Manchester as deposited in 2022.
These are the plan and profile maps for Phase 2a of HS2 between the West Midlands to Crewe, updated following completion of the House of Commons Select Committee process in 2019.
These plans and sections are as amended in the House of Commons Select Committee, coinciding with the Hybrid Bill process.
Documents that together form the HS2 Phase One environmental statement.
These notes have been developed through the Phase One Planning Forum for local authorities when considering Schedule 17 requests for approval.
The likely significant effects of HS2 on the environment within the 26 community forum areas along the Phase One route.
Information on the HS2 hybrid Bill for Phase One of the project between London and the West Midlands and associated matters.
Apply for compensation if you own property near the proposed High Speed 2 route, Phase 1 or 2 - what you can claim for, eligibility, how to apply
These maps show the Phase One route of High Speed Two (HS2) between London and the West Midlands.
Show the boundaries for the HS2 Phase One safeguarded area and both the rural support and homeowner payment zones.
Updated information on proposals for the HS2 route from Crewe to Manchester and West Midlands to Leeds.
These documents accompany the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 and include the Code of Construction Practice.
These are the plan and profile maps for Phase One of HS2 between London and the West Midlands updated following completion of the House of Commons Select Committee process in February 2016.
Information regarding HS2 route-wide injunction proceedings. These exhibits contain strong and/or abusive language and scenes of violence that some may find disturbing.
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