Artist's impression of Oxford Canal Viaduct.

Britain’s new high-speed railway

Artist's impression of Oxford Canal Viaduct.

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Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, and new HS2 CEO Mark Wild at Old Oak Common East box where the Euston TBMs are being prepared

Britain’s new high-speed railway

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is the company responsible for developing, building and bringing the railway into service.

HS2 Ltd is a non-departmental public body funded by the Secretary of State for Transport and sponsored by the Department for Transport.

We are responsible for bringing together the supply chain to design and build the railway, managing contracts worth billions of pounds.

We also acquire the land and property needed for the railway, work to reduce the environmental effects of HS2 and engage with local communities affected by the project.

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See what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, and why

Our publications, reports, and resources give you the full picture of our organisation’s activities throughout the year.

They highlight key projects, share the progress we’ve made toward our objectives, and explain what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, and why it matters.

Whether you’re interested in detailed updates, technical documents, or strategic insights, you’ll find everything you need to understand our work and its impact.

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Last updated:

30th Sep 2025