High Speed 2 (HS2) is a partly planned high speed railway in the United Kingdom with its first phase in the early stages of construction, the second phase yet to receive full approval and the third subject to merging with Northern Powerhouse Rail, a separate project. Upon completion, the railway will link London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds in a "Y"-shaped network with new 360 km/h (225 mph) tracks, with spurs serving Crewe and Sheffield and selected services continuing to destinations in northern England and Scotland on the "classic network" via the West Coast Main Line and East Coast Main Line. Scheduled to open in phases between 2028 and 2040, HS2 will be the second high speed rail line in Britain capable of speeds above 186 mph (300 km/h), the first being High Speed 1 (HS1), which connects London to the Channel Tunnel, commissioned in the mid-2000s.
The British government has not talked to China about helping build High Speed 2, the major rail project given the green light last week despite being billions of pounds over budget, Transport Secretary.. Reuters - Published
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on HS2 and the death of Caroline Flack. Report by Khanomh. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the government’s position regarding the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport remains “unchanged” despite the go-ahead of HS2 and comments..
The Prime Minister has toured a HS2 construction site in Birmingham. Boris Johnson answered questions on the coronavirus and today's deportation flight to Jamaica, as well as emphasising his support..
Andy Burnham has given a cautious welcome to Boris Johnson's decision to proceed with building HS2. The mayor of Greater Manchester said he was prepared to give the PM "the benefit of the doubt", but..
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for a high speed rail project connecting London to northern England on Tuesday. Ciara Lee reports
Jeremy Corbyn has accused the Government of being 'unable to manage infrastructure projects properly' after Boris Johnson announced that the controversial HS2 project has been given his approval..
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The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed to Parliament that the High Speed 2 rail line will go ahead. Report by Barnetth. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..
Boris Johnson makes his way to Parliament, ahead of this afternoon's announcement on HS2. Report by Barnetth. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at..
Members of Boris Johnson's cabinet arrive for a meeting ahead of today's HS2 announcement. Report by Barnetth. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at..
As the government announces plans to proceed with HS2, former Transport Secretary Alistair Darling warns that the estimated £100bn price tag shows the project is 'out of control' Report by Barnetth...
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm HS2 will go ahead despite concerns over its budget. The Prime Minister will make a Commons statement on the high-speed rail project after a Cabinet meeting. It is..
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Former Chancellor George Osborne says it would be "nuts to cancel HS2" given the "brilliant science and business happening in the North".
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Boris Johnson says that there will be a decision made on HS2 "very shortly." The prime minister was responding to a question from Conservative MP for Sedgefield Paul Howell, who said: "I hope to see a..
A Cabinet minister has said it is his gut feeling that HS2 should go ahead as he described the rail project as a “key part” of the Government’s “levelling up” agenda. Brexit Secretary Steve..
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the government is still reviewing the HS2 project, but the key question is whether there is another way to provide the capacity needed on the railways. Report by..
How does the cost of the controversial rail project compare to the cost of Brexit, funding the royal family, or renewing Britain's nuclear arsenal? Independent - Published
Wetlands, wildflower meadows and historic pasture all set to be lost to new line while species including willow tit and white-clawed crayfish will face localised extinction, study claims Independent - Published
Climate change activists, including one of the founders of Extinction Rebellion, targeted Britain's transport ministry in central London on Tuesday to protest against a proposed high-speed rail project.. Reuters - Published
The high-speed rail project comes with huge economic and practical benefits, but politicians have failed miserably at explaining them, Jon Stone argues Independent - Published
The future of the HS2 high-speed rail project is hanging in the balance with the announcement of a review into "whether" it should be axed. Independent - Published
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