News and communications

Supplement to the update on the SOBC sets out the implications of removing the Golborne Link from the High Speed (Crewe to Manchester) Bill scheme.

• Updated: 20 June 2022

Intention to remove Golborne Link from HS2 Bill announced with alternative options to be explored.

• Updated: 6 June 2022

Intention to remove the Golborne Link from the High-Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill announced with alternative options to be explored.

• Updated: 6 June 2022

Government confirms 4 technical refinements to the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b and sets out the strategic case for the HS2 Crewe-Manchester scheme.

• Updated: 24 January 2022

Bill to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, creating a new transport spine across the North West that will reduce journey times and boost local economies.

• Updated: 24 January 2022

The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity in the region.

• Updated: 21 December 2021

The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 18 November 2021

Major rail investment to transform services in the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 18 November 2021

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

Publication of the summary of responses to the HS2 West Midlands to Crewe consultation.

• Updated: 13 May 2021

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

• Updated: 23 March 2021

The HS2 Phase 2a: High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has passed into law exactly a year after government gave HS2 the green light.

• Updated: 11 February 2021

Transport Minister announces overhaul of how land and property is purchased for High Speed 2 (HS2).

• Updated: 17 November 2020

Statement on the outcome of the review of the HS2 land and property acquisition programme.

• Updated: 17 November 2020

Range of measures proposed to improve journeys between the North and Midlands.

• Updated: 7 October 2020

Statement on the publication of a consultation, consultation response, route update and new safeguarding directions for Phase 2b of High Speed 2.

• Updated: 7 October 2020

Statement on the progress of the Phase 2a Bill through Parliament and publication of revised safeguarding directions for the whole of the Phase 2a route.

• Updated: 23 June 2020

Role extended to improve engagement with communities, businesses and individuals in Phase 2a of the project.

• Updated: 19 May 2020

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

• Updated: 24 June 2019

Update on HS2 Phase 2B consultations and safeguarding directions.

• Updated: 6 June 2019