Our policies and procedures
HS2’s policies for the construction of the railway were developed prior to and during the Parliamentary stage of the HS2 Hybrid Bill and were embodied in Information Papers submitted to Parliament during the progress of the hybrid Bills.
View and download HS2 Phase One (London to West Midlands) Information Papers.
View and download HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe) Information Papers.
View and download HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe to Manchester) Information Papers.
Specific HS2 policies covering areas such as Procurement and Health and Safety are also included in the appropriate sections of this. Other internal procedures are maintained on the HS2 Management System. They will be considered for disclosure on request.
Fraud, Bribery and Corporation
HS2 has an Anti-Fraud and Anti-Bribery policy which requires all board members, staff, industry partners and third parties who act on our behalf to at all times act honestly and with integrity and to safeguard the public resources for which they are responsible. HS2 Ltd has a zero tolerance to any level of misconduct, fraud or bribery.
Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
Business Continuity
HS2 has a Business Continuity policy which sets out how HS2 can continue its activities to build a new high-speed railway during disruptive incidents.
Our Business Continuity Policy
Environment
HS2 has an Environmental policy which sets out our framework for environmental protection and management for HS2 and its operations.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
HS2 has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy which sets out our commitment to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and in the planning, design, construction and operation of HS2.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Health & Safety
HS2 has a Health and Safety policy which sets out our vision, leadership and commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
Information and Cyber Security
HS2 has an Information and Cyber Security policy which sets out our statutory, regulatory, contractual and Development Agreement obligations in relation to information and cyber security (ICS).
Our Information and Cyber Security Policy
Learning Legacy
HS2 has a Learning Legacy policy which sets out our structured approach to the collation and dissemination of good practice, innovation and lessons learned from the HS2 Programme, aimed at raising the bar in industry, improving UK productivity and showcasing UK PLC.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
HS2 has taken action to address the risks of slavery and human trafficking taking place in any part of its supply chain, and our Modern Slavery Statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement Corporate Policy and webpage
Privacy Notice
HS2 has a Privacy Notice which sets out how we will collect, hold, retain, process and disclose personal information about individuals.
Our Privacy Notice Policy and webpage
Open data
HS2 has an Open Data policy which sets out our commitment to making public data easily available under the Government’s Transparency Agenda.
Quality
HS2 has a Quality policy that sets out our ways of working, which will enable us to deliver the programme in an efficient and effective manner.
Risk Management
HS2 has a Risk Management policy which sets out its commitment to managing risk, that is in an integral, visible and consistent part of routine management activities and fundamental to successfully achieving its strategic objectives.
Sustainability
HS2 has a Sustainability policy which sets out our ambition to build the most sustainable high-speed railway of its kind in the world. A high-speed railway network which changes the mode of choice for inter-city journeys, reinvigorates the rail network, supports the economy, creates jobs, reduces carbon emissions and provides reliable travel in a changing climate throughout the 21st Century and beyond.
Unreasonable, disproportionate and persistent complaints
HS2 has an Unreasonable, Disproportionate and Persistent Complaints policy which sets out how we will manage unreasonable complaints.
Our Unreasonable, Disproportionate and Persistent Complaints Policy
External Social Media
The aim of our social media channels is to keep the public informed about the progress of HS2, get them excited for the new railway and the opportunities it will bring during construction and operation and to build and maintain the reputation of the company.