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New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands
— Press release
Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed as Chair of HS2 Ltd.
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New board members to strengthen oversight of HS2 as it enters next phase of delivery
— News story
Elaine Holt, Ian King and Tom Harris appointed to new HS2 board.
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Government provides construction sector certainty by confirming 'Notice to proceed' on High Speed 2
— News story
HS2 Ltd today marks next step for the project, issuing ‘Notice to proceed’ on Britain’s new railway.
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Start of construction at HS2’s London super-hub moves a step closer
— Press release
HS2 Ltd has unveiled updated designs for Old Oak Common Station, as part of the Schedule 17 submission to the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
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HS2 reveals designs for Automated People Mover
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New driver-less transport system will connect the Interchange Station with new stops at Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International Station, and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
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Contract to deliver HS2's green corridor boosts business in Lincolnshire
— Press release
Lincolnshire business Crowder’s Nurseries is already benefiting from its contract with HS2 – Britain’s largest infrastructure project
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Latest from High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
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HS2 route-wide injunction proceedings (2024)
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HS2 Phase One Planning Forum notes for local authorities
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Monitoring the environmental effects of HS2: 2024
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What we do
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high speed rail network. It is funded by grant-in-aid from the government.
HS2 Ltd is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport.
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Guidance and regulation
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HS2 Phase One plan and profile maps: index and key plans
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HS2 Phase One environmental statement volume 2: community forum area reports and mapbooks
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News and communications
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HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 28th report
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HS2 Ltd response to Construction Commissioner’s 27th report
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Research and statistics
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HS2 Residents’ Commissioner report 20
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HS2 Construction Commissioner report 28
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Policy papers and consultations
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Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (March 2024)
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Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One and 2a route (March 2024)
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Transparency and freedom of information releases
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HS2 FOI and EIR disclosure log
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HS2 Phase One planning forum meeting minutes 2024
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Our management
Sir Jon Thompson
Executive Chair
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Alan Foster
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Rayner
Delivery Director - Railway Systems
David Speight
Civils Delivery Director (Interim)
Emma Head
Chief Railway Officer
Huw Edwards
Delivery Director - Stations
Shira Johnson
Chief People Officer
Tim Smart
Managing Director - Phase Two
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