HS2 in the West Midlands
HS2 is delivering jobs, skills and contract opportunities across the West Midlands region.
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HS2 Project Update
30,000 jobs supported. 2,500 British businesses delivering services. Over 1,100 apprentices.
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How to build a railway
New twelve-part podcast series explores story behind construction of HS2.
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill
Extending the HS2 route from Crewe to Manchester.
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More capacity
HS2 will release space on the current network for more local, regional and freight services, benefitting commuters with more regular trains.
Better connectivity
HS2 will help to level up by bringing Britain’s largest economic regions closer together so that more businesses can flourish in the Midlands and the North.
Cutting carbon
Every HS2 train will be powered by zero carbon energy, providing a cleaner, greener alternative to domestic flights and driving.
£23 billion contracted into the supply chain
HS2 is already playing a part in levelling up with companies in every region and nation of the UK benefitting from HS2 supply chain contracts.
Showcasing one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly railway stations
Visit the Interchange Station and discover how HS2 will reach destination net zero by 2035.
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