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Terms of reference published for study that considers the most effective way to run HS2 trains to Leeds.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
Review of High Speed 2 (HS2) including overview, programme update, schedule, community and environmental impact.
Transport Minister announces overhaul of how land and property is purchased for High Speed 2 (HS2).
Review of High Speed 2 including overview, programme update, schedule, community and environment impact.
Roundtable meetings with industry officials will discuss the integrated rail plan.
New woodlands and safer local roads to be created through additional HS2 funding.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
HS2 will mean faster journeys for passengers travelling to and from Scotland.
Confirming high speed rail lines between Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and the East Midlands.
We would like to invite you to an event about HS2 to find out more about the project and what it means for your local area.
Government sets out its preferred route for Phase Two of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds.
Announcing the government’s new refinements and improvements along the line of route for Phase 2a of the High Speed 2 project.
Government to review different options for HS2 services in South Yorkshire.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Alternative recommendations for HS2’s route and station proposals in South Yorkshire have been revealed today following publication of a report by David Higgins.
New Chilterns tunnel extension for the HS2 rail project has been confirmed.
Draft 'Environmental statement' and design refinement consultations launched.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Announcing publication of the draft 'Environmental statement' and the design refinements consultations.
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