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New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Letter from David Prout, Director General of HS2 to Alison Munro, CEO of HS2 Ltd, setting out objectives for further work on Scotland.
Study announced to increase the benefits that Scotland gains from HS2.
Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.
HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.
Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.
A response to the design refinement consultation concerning decisions and Directions for Northolt and Bromford has been published.
Initial report HS2 Growth Taskforce: the challenge released asking town and cities to be 'HS2-ready'.
Discusses current transport issues and the benefits of HS2.
Sir David Higgins will be taking over the role of Chair of HS2 as of January 2014.
High speed rail roadshows series begins in Manchester.
Sir David Higgins announced as new chairman of HS2 Ltd.
Lord Deighton explains why HS2 project is a springboard for economic growth.
Public consultation on long-term property compensation measures for Phase One of HS2 released.
Proposed measures to compensate residents affected by HS2 are announced.
Benefits of High Speed 2 to Britain and the economy.
High speed rail link is to be a 'heart bypass for the clogged arteries of our transport system'.
Growth Taskforce members are meeting leading figures in Birmingham to share expertise about maximising the benefits of high speed rail.
A skilled team, including Sir Howard Bernstein and Sir Albert Bore, is joining the HS2 Growth Taskforce.
Green light given for HS2 by Court of Appeal.
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