When was hs2 announced

The U. High Speed 2 HS2 was first proposed in under a Labour Party government before a Conservative-led administration in revealed plans for a London to Birmingham route due for completion by HS1 is Britain's only current high-speed rail track linking London to the Channel Tunnel, which connects the country to France.

It opened in HS2 should enable trains to reach speeds of up to miles per hour mph. Speaking after a cabinet meeting Tuesday, U. A decision on the inclusion of the Eastern Leg refinements will follow the conclusion of the Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, which the Government plans to publish shortly. In order to ensure that land needed for HS2 is protected from conflicting development, the route of HS2 Phase 2b has been safeguarded. You can find out more information about HS2 safeguarding.

Phase 2b will realise the full benefits of HS2, connecting 8 out of 10 of our biggest cities, generating jobs and economic growth. In November , the Secretary of State confirmed part of the Phase 2b route, whilst also announcing a consultation on seven route refinement areas. You can view the proposed Phase 2b route plans and other documents on the GOV. UK website. The HS2 project work under the first phase involves engineering, design and environmental work.

A hybrid bill providing the authority to construct phase I of the project cleared both Houses of Parliament and subsequently obtained Royal Assent in February The second phase of the project is proposed to be implemented in two stages, Phase 2a and Phase 2b.

The House of Commons passed the Phase 2a in July and the hybrid bill for the phase is expected to be passed in The hybrid bill for Phase 2b is anticipated to be introduced in the Parliament in the second half of The proposed London to Birmingham line will be about miles km long and the total Y network will be around miles km long.

HS2 will extend from London Euston train station to central Birmingham Curzon Street station , and then divide into two branches, running towards Manchester and Leeds, with connections to the existing East and West Coast main lines.

The route between London and Birmingham will continue through a 4. The project will see up to five trains per hour passing through the new interchange near Birmingham Airport.

The automated mover will have the capacity to transport up to 2, passengers an hour in each direction along a 2. The interchange station will be equipped with environmentally friendly design and features to encourage sustainability.

Phase 2a of the railway line will provide connectivity between the West Midlands and Crewe, with first trains on the section expected to run in The next phase, Phase 2b, connecting Manchester and Leeds, will start operations between and Phase 2b will include a Y shape, comprising two legs. The western leg will run until Manchester, while the eastern leg will carry passengers to Leeds. The HS2 will be operated with high-speed only trains and classic compatible trains offering higher seating capacities, to serve the large volumes of passengers arriving at the same time.

High-speed only trains operate only on high-speed tracks , while classic compatible trains run on high-speed and existing tracks. High-speed trains will run at a speed of mph.