tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2022-07-26T00:15:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/history-made-as-dorothy-hs2s-state-of-the-art-tunnel-boring-machine-completes-the-projects-first-tunnel-after-8-months-underground 2022-07-26T00:15:03+01:00

Historic breakthrough on London to Birmingham route.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-update-29-june-2021 2021-06-29T10:28:44+01:00

The government response to the consultation under section 60 of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands � Crewe) Act 2021 has been published.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-march-2021 2021-03-23T14:09:56+00:00

Review of High Speed 2 (HS2) including overview, programme update, schedule, community and environmental impact.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-ltds-approach-to-ancient-woodlands-during-the-oakervee-review 2019-10-02T12:30:00+01:00

As highlighted by the Secretary of State, during the Oakervee Review we must strike a sensible balance between keeping the programme on track, and recognising that some works cannot be undone.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-acts-on-hs2-ancient-woodland-clearances-during-oakervee-review 2019-09-16T09:30:00+01:00

Removals of ancient woodlands for HS2 stopped during independent review unless they are absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/contract-to-deliver-hs2s-green-corridor-boosts-business-in-lincolnshire 2019-07-03T07:51:27+01:00

Lincolnshire business Crowder’s Nurseries is already benefiting from its contract with HS2 � Britain’s largest infrastructure project

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/publication-of-hs2-statement-of-reasons-document 2019-06-24T10:19:45+01:00

Announcing the publication of the government overview of the case for HS2 Phase 2a and its environmental impacts.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mother-nature-given-helping-hand-by-hs2s-green-corridor 2019-05-15T10:11:32+01:00

An overgrown eyesore in North Warwickshire has been transformed into a wildlife haven as part of environmental works by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-could-provide-green-energy-to-hundreds-of-new-homes 2019-03-16T09:30:02+00:00

In an innovative first, engineers developing the HS2 super-hub at Old Oak Common in north west London are proposing plans to tap heat from the brakes and engines of high speed trains to heat water and power central heating o�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/second-additional-provision-to-the-high-speed-rail-west-midlands-crewe-bill 2019-02-12T00:00:00+00:00

Release of additional provisions to the HS2 bill, plus associated environmental information.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-raises-the-bar-on-emissions-standards 2019-01-14T15:27:00+00:00

HS2 is using its scale as the UK’s biggest and most ambitious infrastructure project to set a new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards around the UK.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-begins-archaeology-work-exploring-over-10000-years-of-british-history 2018-10-26T17:57:56+01:00

Archaeologists on the HS2 project have begun work on Europe’s largest archaeological dig, exploring over 10,000 years of British history along the 150 mile route from London to the West Midlands.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-phase-2b-working-draft-environmental-statement 2018-10-11T00:00:00+01:00

Provides an update on progress made with HS2 and announces a consultation on the working draft environmental statement for Phase 2b.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-launches-plans-for-unprecedented-green-corridor-stretching-alongside-the-railway 2018-06-25T08:30:00+01:00

HS2 set out plans to deliver a ‘green corridor� consisting of new wildlife habitats, native woodlands and community spaces to help integrate the new line into its surrounding landscape and environment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-million-of-extra-hs2-funding-to-benefit-local-communities-and-woodlands-between-birmingham-and-crewe 2018-06-25T07:00:01+01:00

New woodlands and safer local roads to be created through additional HS2 funding.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-workers-discover-ancient-coastline-in-west-london 2018-03-16T12:00:00+00:00

Engineers working on Britain’s new high speed railway have discovered an ancient, sub-tropical coastline dating back 56 million years.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unprecedented-conservation-project-starts-in-warwickshire 2017-08-07T11:04:15+01:00

As part of preparations for Britain’s new high speed railway, HS2 Ltd is creating its first new wildlife habitats along the line of route.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/seven-million-trees-to-be-planted-as-part-of-hs2-first-phase 2016-12-24T00:00:14+00:00

More than 650 hectares of new woodland will be planted between London and Birmingham as part of the first phase of HS2.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hs2-information-event-11-may-2016-air-quality-and-moving-materials-by-rail-euston 2016-04-29T09:51:00+01:00

We are holding information events so you can find out more and ask questions about the project and what it means for Euston.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/institution-of-civil-engineers-graduate-and-students-committee 2014-10-21T11:30:00+01:00

London to West Midlands Project Director, Roy Hill, was part of a panel discussing the sustainability of the HS2 project for London.