Document:
Using subsoil for HS2
We will need to have a legal right to use subsoil in order to build the tunnels for the high-speed trains and other rail infrastructure that is below ground.
This guide to obtaining and using subsoil explains:
- how and why we obtain and use subsoil that is beneath land and properties;
- the legal permission we need and your rights to compensation;
- how we will build the tunnels; and how we will keep you informed.
We also have a document outlining the frequently asked questions in relation to mines and minerals.
Document history
- Published:
- 16 November 2020
- Updated:
- 31 July 2026