High speed rail

The Government's decision on HS2

The Government has decided to proceed with the development and delivery of a new national high speed rail network to provide the capacity that Britain needs to compete and grow.

GrowthHigh speed train at platformHigh speed rail will enable cities and regions across the UK to thrive, attract investment and sustain long term economic prosperity.
Line of routeHigh speed railThe line of route for the high speed rail line between London and the West Midlands.
Reducing the impact on the local environment and communitiesHigh speed rail track and tunnelMitigation measures to reduce negative impacts on the environment and communities.
Blight and compensationHigh speed railPlans to identify and confirm all property interests affected by the route.
ConsultationHigh speed rail consultationThe consultation on high speed rail was one of the largest ever undertaken by DfT.
Timeline for the development of a high speed rail networkHigh speed rail tunnelKey dates in the development of the high speed rail network.