HS2 in Staffordshire
Britain's new high-speed railway
In Staffordshire, HS2 trains enters the county in the Drayton Bassett area. It then passes through several rural parishes including Hints, Weeford, Swinfen and Packington, and Whittington.
The railway continues north to the east of Lichfield before connecting to the existing West Coast Mainline at Handsacre. This connection allows HS2 trains to continue north.
Programme reset
In October 2025, the decision was taken to defer further construction of HS2 north of Birmingham for four years. The deferral will prioritise efforts and resources on the opening section of HS2 between Old Oak Common and Birmingham. Our approach ensures that the benefits of HS2 are felt by passengers and businesses as quickly as possible while protecting the use of taxpayers’ money. We remain fully committed to completing the 18-mile stretch north of Birmingham.
Some essential construction in Staffordshire will continue, such as critical utility works and work already underway that intersect major assets like A-roads, motorways and the conventional rail network. This also includes the completion of works on the A5 overbridge and the realignment of the A38.
What we're building in Staffordshire
Fulfen Wood overbridge
We’re building Fulfen Wood overbridge near Lichfield. The bridge allows HS2 to pass beneath the West Coast Main Line at Fulfen Wood.
Streethay overbridge
We’re building Streethay overbridge near Lichfield. The bridge allows the railway to pass under the South Staffordshire line at Streethay.
Current work in the area
Email newsletters
Subscribe to our Project Update newsletter to receive the latest news and updates about HS2.