High Speed 2

In March 2010 the Government announced plans for a network of High Speed Rail (HSR) lines across the country, with the focus being London to Birmingham. This is commonly referred to as HS2.

To find out more about the HS2 proposals visit:

www.dft.gov.uk/highspeedrail 

www.highspeed2westmidlands.co.uk

 The table below contains links to documents and press releases relating to HS2.

  

Date

Title

14/02/12 Presentation on HS2 Hybrid Bill (given at the West Midlands HSR Steering Group) 
07/02/12 Presentation on HS2 Moor Street Visioning (given at briefing for local authorities and LEPs)
07/02/12 Presentation on HS2 Decision and Next Steps (given at briefing for local authorities and LEPs)
25/01/12 Ministers Tell HS2 Firm: Work Closely with Councils (press release)
21/01/12  Network Rail / Passenger Focus Study on West Coast Mainline Released Capacity