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Business arguments for HS2 by Dr Adam Marshall, released as part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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.
Woodhead tunnels will not be purchased by the government.
New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.
Rail Industry Supply Chain Forum announced to strengthen rail industry.
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.
Leeds station receives £17 million funding for improvements.
'Touch in - touch out' ticketing technology for rail passengers in the south west announced.
The government is opting in to a proposed Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol.
Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.
HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.
Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.
East Coast Mainline competition documents released.
Announcing publication of the InterCity East Coast prospectus, OJEU Notice, pre-qualification documents and a consultation summary report.
A response to the design refinement consultation concerning decisions and Directions for Northolt and Bromford has been published.
Initial report HS2 Growth Taskforce: the challenge released asking town and cities to be 'HS2-ready'.
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