HS2: strategic case
Sets out strategic reasons for building HS2; the new north to south high speed rail line between London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.
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鈥楾he strategic case for HS2鈥� explains why the government has concluded that HS2 is the best way to meet the challenge of an increasingly overcrowded transport network.
It shows how HS2 will transform inter-city travel, radically improve commuter services into London and our other major cities; increase the amount of freight carried by rail as well as supporting economic growth and making a major contribution to rebalancing the economy.
For a straighforward overview of the strategic case for HS2, read our Investing in Britain鈥檚 future: why we need HS2 leaflet.
Related information about the strategic case for HS2 is also available on 188体育.
Clarifications
This table features clarifications regarding 鈥楾he strategic case鈥� document.
| Printed document | Clarification | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Figure 8 on page 20 and figure 3.1 on page 68 (footnotes 29 and124) show the source as the Department for Transport and Atkins | Figure 8 on page 20 and figure 3.1 on page 68 (footnotes 29 and125) should show the source as the Department for Transport and Steer Davies Gleave | The source quoted for these figures was incorrect |
| Figure 9 on page 22 has the text 鈥淭hese options provide a limited capacity鈥� | This text should not have appeared | This text is incorrect and does not refer to these graphs |
| Figure 6.1 on page 127 (footnote 185) 鈥� the source is listed as Atkins and HS2 Ltd | Figure 6.1 (footnote 185) 鈥� the source should be Steer Davies Gleave and HS2 Ltd | The source quoted for this figure was incorrect |
| Table 6.7 on p136 shows the HS2 Phase One cost as 拢21.4 billion and HS2 both Phases cost as 拢42.6 billion | HS2 Phase One cost should show 拢19.4 billion and HS2 Both Phases cost should show 拢38.4 billion | The figures should be as in Figure 6.6 |