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ARTICLE · 02 DECEMBER 2013

High Speed Two (HS2) - Are You affected?

The High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill was laid before Parliament on 25 November 2013.

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The High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill was laid before Parliament on 25 November 2013. The Bill will effectively grant planning permission for Phase 1 of HS2, and presents an opportunity for those affected by HS2 to influence the project.

What is happening?

HS2 is progressing in two phases:

  • Phase One: London to Birmingham; and
  • Phase Two: Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds.

They are to be authorised by separate Bills in Parliament. The Bill for Phase 1 has been formally introduced today, 25 November 2013. It is not expected to be passed until after the general election in 2015. The Bill for Phase 2 will not be introduced until after the general election.

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