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The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Leaders from the UK's 10 largest cities call for the fast delivery of HS2.
The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.
HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.
HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits.
HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool from Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Shortened version of HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool by Mayor Joe Anderson, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Shortened version of the HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 engine for growth video transcript explaining the benefits and challenges of HS2.
Dr Adam Marshall talks about the benefits of HS2, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
Business arguments for HS2 by Dr Adam Marshall, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 benefits for the industrial based region of Sheffield City, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
James Newman states the need for additional capacity in rail, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
HS2 benefits for Birmingham by Jerry Blackett, Chief Executive Officer at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, strategic case for HS2 interview.
How the benefits of high speed rail will be felt throughout the UK.
New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.
Letter from David Prout, Director General of HS2 to Alison Munro, CEO of HS2 Ltd, setting out objectives for further work on Scotland.
Study announced to increase the benefits that Scotland gains from HS2.
Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.
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