Policy paper

HS2 Phase One information papers: construction (series D)

An outline of the construction methods, design, security and timetable for HS2 Phase One (London to the West Midlands).

Documents

Design policy (D1)

Code of Construction Practice (D3)

Working hours (D4)

Inclusive design policy (D5)

Tunnel shafts and portals (D8)

Worksite security (D10)

Details

These documents describe:

  • an indication of the likely effects on existing rail passenger services
  • how access to residential and commercial property as a result of temporary interference with the highway will be maintained during construction works for High Speed Two (HS2) railway
  • what will be done to mitigate any risks of disruption to public utilities during construction
  • the need for shafts along tunnels and porous portals
  • the construction timetable for Phase One of HS2, including an overview of the main stages and a timeline to the start of services
  • the working hours for the construction

Should you experience any problems, please contact the HS2 helpdesk:

HS2 helpdesk

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd
Two Snowhill
Snow Hill Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6GA

Email HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk

Freephone 08081 434 434

Minicom 08081 456 472

The helpdesk team are unable to transfer calls internally to HS2 Ltd members of staff.

Updates to this page

Published 29 July 2014

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