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Information papers for High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, Crewe to Manchester route.

Overview

The development of the High Speed Two scheme and the strategic case for Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester).

  1. A1: Development of the Proposed Scheme

    • External document,
    • 26 pages
  2. A4: Consideration of alternatives

    • External document,
    • 8 pages

Hybrid Bill

What the hybrid bill is, its powers, and how HS2 Ltd will comply with Parliamentary commitments during its passage.

  1. B1: Understanding the Bill

    • External document,
    • 12 pages
  2. B3: Limits on parliamentary plans

    • External document,
    • 5 pages
  3. B4: Disapplication of legislation

    • External document,
    • 22 pages
  4. B7: Railway powers in the hybrid Bill

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  5. B8: Time limits in the Bill

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  6. B9: Introduction to hybrid Bill powers

    • External document,
    • 11 pages
  7. B10: Hybrid Bill process

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  8. B11: Additional Provisions

    • External document,
    • 5 pages

Property and compensation

The rights of land and property owners affected by the HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) route.

  1. C1: Information for property owners

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  2. C3: Land acquisition policy

    • External document,
    • 7 pages
  3. C4: Safeguarding and statutory blight

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  4. C6: Disposal of surplus land

    • External document,
    • 10 pages
  5. C7: Business relocation

    • External document,
    • 11 pages
  6. C10: Small claims scheme

    • External document,
    • 5 pages
  7. C13: Site access for surveys

    • External document,
    • 7 pages
  8. C14: Ground settlement

    • External document,
    • 23 pages

Construction

An outline of the construction methods, design, security and timetable for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) route.

  1. D1: Design

    • External document,
    • 10 pages
  2. D2: Construction compounds

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  3. D3: Code of construction practice

    • External document,
    • 9 pages
  4. D4: Construction commissioner

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  5. D5: Working hours

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  6. D6: Inclusive design policy

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  7. D8: Maintenance of public utilities

    • External document,
    • 7 pages
  8. D9: Worksite security

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  9. D12: Borrow pits

    • External document,
    • 11 pages
  10. D13: Tunnels

    • External document,
    • 14 pages
  11. D14: Tunnel shafts and portals

    • External document,
    • 8 pages

Environment

How High Speed Two (HS2) will meet environmental commitments and the expected impacts on the environment for HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester).

  1. E1: Control of environmental impacts

    • External document,
    • 17 pages
  2. E2: Ecology

    • External document,
    • 18 pages
  3. E5: Roads and public rights of way

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  4. E6: Private means of access

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  5. E14: Air quality

    • External document,
    • 19 pages
  6. E16: Land drainage

    • External document,
    • 9 pages
  7. E18: Land quality (contamination)

    • External document,
    • 7 pages
  8. E20: Maintenance of landscaped areas

    • External document,
    • 12 pages
  9. E23: Approach to sustainability

    • External document,
    • 14 pages
  10. E24: Archaeology

    • External document,
    • 13 pages
  11. E25: Burial grounds

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  12. E27: Carbon

    • External document,
    • 11 pages
  13. E28: The green corridor

    • External document,
    • 10 pages
  14. E29: Active travel

    • External document,
    • 8 pages

Operation

Information relating to the operational elements of HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester), including station works, maintenance facilities and freight movements.

  1. F1: Manchester Piccadilly Station

    • External document,
    • 13 pages
  2. F3: Rolling stock stabling facilities

    • External document,
    • 6 pages
  3. F7: Rail freight operations

    • External document,
    • 8 pages

Engagement

How HS2 Ltd has engaged with people impacted by Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) and information on future engagement activities with affected communities.

  1. G1: Consultation and engagement

    • External document,
    • 11 pages
  2. G2: Community relations

    • External document,
    • 7 pages

HS2 Policy

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd policies, including approach to skills and employment, equality, diversity and inclusion and the education programme.

  1. H2: Skills and employment

    • External document,
    • 8 pages
  2. H3: Education programme

    • External document,
    • 9 pages
  3. H4: Mental Health & Wellbeing

    • External document,
    • 12 pages

Phase 2b Western Leg Information Papers: Change Log

Collection history

Published:
24/01/2022
Updated:
04/07/2023