Policy paper

HS2 Phase 2b: initial preferred route 2016

Following the 2013 consultation, the government has announced the preferred route for HS2 Phase 2b, completing the Y network.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

High Speed Two: Crewe to Manchester, West Midlands to Leeds and beyond (web version)

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High Speed Two: Crewe to Manchester, West Midlands to Leeds and beyond (print version)

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Details

Sets out the government’s preferred route for Phase 2b of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and from the West Midlands to Leeds and beyond, which will complete the full Y network.

Published 15 November 2016