Britain’s new high-speed railway
HS2's CEO Mark Wild meeting residents in Old Oak Common and Acton.
Communities
Living near HS2
We know that building a major railway affects people’s lives. We aim to be a compassionate and proactive neighbour to communities along HS2’s route – and we take that responsibility seriously.
This section brings together information about works taking place along the route, updates for local communities and ways to get involved. We’re committed to keeping you informed, listening to your feedback and being clear about how HS2 may affect you.
How and why we're building HS2
HS2 works near you
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