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An overview of the Planet Framework Model, which was used to forecast the demand and benefits of the High Speed Two (HS2) rail network.
Details of how the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) distributions in the 'Economic case for HS2' were calculated.
Report detailing the audit of the Planet Framework Model (PFM) modelling framework by SKM Colin Buchanan, Jacobs and Leigh Fisher.
A demand and appraisal report by the MVA consultancy for Phase Two of the High Speed Two (HS2) rail network.
This page details revised growth forecasts and business case for High Speed 2 (HS2), in response to updated growth forecasts for the UK economy.
The updated economic case for High Speed Two, with reports and spreadsheets detailing the modeling outputs.
Report by MVA consultancy on the HS2 modelling framework developed by Atkins to forecast the demand for HS2 network trains.
Next steps and future updates for the refreshed economic case for HS2, using the base year of 2010 to 2011.
The 2012 revised demand forecasts and the revised business cases for HS2 Phases One and Two.
Report commissioned by HS2 to analyse the over-forecasting of cross-Channel rail passenger demand carried by Eurostar on High Speed 1 (HS1).
Update to the 'Economic case for HS2: The Y network and London-West Midlands' describing changes to demand forecasts and economic appraisal.
A report by Network Rail on proposals to upgrade the existing rail network as alternative strategies to HS2.
A review of the government's strategy in light of responses to the 'High speed rail: Investing in Britain's future' consultation.
A review by HS2 Ltd of the technical specification for HS2 in light of consultation responses.
An update on High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) strategic alternatives, examining the capital and operating costs, and detailing the economic benefits.
Update to the 2010 appraisal of the London to West Midlands strategic rail alternatives to HS2.
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