Research and analysis

HS1: second evaluation

The second evaluation of the High Speed 1 (HS1) Channel Tunnel rail link and its impact in Kent.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 26 June 2025

Documents

Second Evaluation of High Speed 1

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Details

This second evaluation examines the long-term economic and social impacts of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, known as High Speed 1 (HS1), in Kent.

The Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned Steer Economics to complete this evaluation.

See HS1 first evaluation for more information.

Published 26 June 2025