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

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

• Updated: 23 March 2021

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

• 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

Update on HS2 Phase 2B consultations and safeguarding directions.

• Updated: 6 June 2019

Plans for the development of Britain’s new high speed railway between the Midlands and the North moved a step closer today, as HS2 Ltd revealed more detailed design proposals.

• Updated: 11 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

East Midlands HS2 Partnership will receive funding to support the development of a new HS2 station at Toton.

• Updated: 11 July 2018

New depot will see Yorkshire become a thriving hub for training engineers.

• Updated: 4 July 2018

Announces the decision to locate the HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg rolling stock depot in the Aire Valley, east of Leeds,

• Updated: 4 July 2018

Teams from HS2 Ltd will be visiting 30 locations along the Phase 2b route, between the West Midlands and Leeds; and Crewe and Manchester, to talk to people about how the design of Britain’s new high speed railway is progress…

• Updated: 23 May 2018

Announces publication of the HS2 Crewe Hub consultation response and explains the steps being taken to ensure Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent benefit fully from HS2.

• Updated: 12 March 2018