News and communications

Historic breakthrough on London to Birmingham route.

• Updated: 26 July 2022

The government response to the consultation under section 60 of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Act 2021 has been published.

• Updated: 29 June 2021

Review of High Speed 2 (HS2) including overview, programme update, schedule, community and environmental impact.

• Updated: 23 March 2021

As highlighted by the Secretary of State, during the Oakervee Review we must strike a sensible balance between keeping the programme on track, and recognising that some works cannot be undone.

• Updated: 2 October 2019

Removals of ancient woodlands for HS2 stopped during independent review unless they are absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts.

• Updated: 16 September 2019

Lincolnshire business Crowder’s Nurseries is already benefiting from its contract with HS2 – Britain’s largest infrastructure project

• Updated: 3 July 2019

Announcing the publication of the government overview of the case for HS2 Phase 2a and its environmental impacts.

• Updated: 24 June 2019

An overgrown eyesore in North Warwickshire has been transformed into a wildlife haven as part of environmental works by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited.

• Updated: 15 May 2019

In an innovative first, engineers developing the HS2 super-hub at Old Oak Common in north west London are proposing plans to tap heat from the brakes and engines of high speed trains to heat water and power central heating o…

• Updated: 16 March 2019

Release of additional provisions to the HS2 bill, plus associated environmental information.

• Updated: 12 February 2019

HS2 is using its scale as the UK’s biggest and most ambitious infrastructure project to set a new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards around the UK.

• Updated: 14 January 2019

Archaeologists on the HS2 project have begun work on Europe’s largest archaeological dig, exploring over 10,000 years of British history along the 150 mile route from London to the West Midlands.

• Updated: 26 October 2018

Provides an update on progress made with HS2 and announces a consultation on the working draft environmental statement for Phase 2b.

• Updated: 11 October 2018

HS2 set out plans to deliver a ‘green corridor’ consisting of new wildlife habitats, native woodlands and community spaces to help integrate the new line into its surrounding landscape and environment.

• Updated: 25 June 2018

New woodlands and safer local roads to be created through additional HS2 funding.

• Updated: 25 June 2018

Engineers working on Britain’s new high speed railway have discovered an ancient, sub-tropical coastline dating back 56 million years.

• Updated: 16 March 2018

As part of preparations for Britain’s new high speed railway, HS2 Ltd is creating its first new wildlife habitats along the line of route.

• Updated: 7 August 2017

More than 650 hectares of new woodland will be planted between London and Birmingham as part of the first phase of HS2.

• Updated: 24 December 2016

We are holding information events so you can find out more and ask questions about the project and what it means for Euston.

• Updated: 29 April 2016

London to West Midlands Project Director, Roy Hill, was part of a panel discussing the sustainability of the HS2 project for London.

• Updated: 21 October 2014