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These reports cover how HS2 is affecting the environment, how we are reducing our impact and examine our progress in setting and meeting environmental controls.
Fact sheets and links to information relating to the Railways Bill.
The Railways Bill contains 102 clauses and was introduced to Parliament on…
The Railways Bill will deliver fundamental reform to Britain’s railways.…
Introduction to the Railways Bill
Great British Railways (GBR) is being created as the directing mind of the…
What is the Long-Term Rail Strategy? The Railways Bill requires the…
Rail freight is a key method of transporting goods around the country. The…
The Railways Bill will give passengers a powerful new voice in the…
Accessibility is one of the government’s top priorities for the railway…
When Great British Railways (GBR) is established, it will become the main…
At present, the government works alongside mayoral strategic authorities…
Seeks views on a proposed draft framework to help rail operators determine appropriate redress when booked passenger assistance has not been provided.
Monthly reports of construction noise and vibration monitoring for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.
Monthly air quality monitoring reports for HS2, taken within local authorities along the Phase One (London to West Midlands) route.
Seeks evidence on rail passengers' experiences including where they have received penalty fares or been prosecuted.
These plans set out the site-specific control measures for HS2 contractors working within local authorities along the Phase One route.
A list of policy documents and consultations linked to the government’s rail reform programme.
Sets out a proposed policy for the design of the new Great British Railways (GBR) licence as part of a wider GBR accountability framework.
Assessment of changes to the HS2 railway specification to reduce cost, risk and delivery time, including aligning speeds and systems with European standards.
Here you can find information, reports and studies which monitor the environmental effects of constructing HS2.
HS2 Ltd is required by the General Principles of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Environmental Minimum Requirements to report any new significant environmental effects that exceed those which were reported in th…
Sets out plans for publication of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Scottish Ministers on how Great British Railways may deliver services in Scotland.
Sets out roles and responsibilities of the Department for Transport and the Welsh Government on how Great British Railways and Transport for Wales will collaborate on the running of the railway in Wales.
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