Research and analysis

Strategic alternatives to the HS2 Eastern Leg

An independent assessment of the strategic alternatives to HS2 Eastern Leg, this report forms part of the evidence base for the Integrated Rail Plan 2021.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 24 January 2022

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Strategic alternatives to High Speed 2 Phase 2b

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Details

This independent research was carried out by Mott MacDonald to form part of the evidence base for the Integrated Rail Plan, specifically by examining strategic alternatives to the HS2 Eastern Leg.

It presents 5 alternative concepts to the previously planned HS2 East Leg including:

• an upgrade to the existing Midland Mainline and East Coast Mainline
• 4 infrastructure packages combining a new high-speed line and upgrades to the existing Midland Mainline and East Coast Mainline

Published 24 January 2022