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

HS2 is one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the UK. To manage the project, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd was formed.   

We are the project management organisation responsible for procuring and bringing together all the designers and contractors to build HS2. 

We’ve purchased land and property to build, maintain and operate the railway and awarded multi-billion-pound contracts.   

HS2 Ltd is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport. All funding for the project comes from the Secretary of State for Transport. 

We must show that we’re compliant with technical, safety and environmental standards.  

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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:

5th Nov 2025