HS2 in West London
From trains to cranes – HS2 and the West London development boom
With the construction of Old Oak Common station well underway, new research reveals that the advent of HS2 is already driving economic growth nearby.
Spurred on by the promise of UK-wide connectivity via high speed rail, the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway, developers have made their mark on West London, filling the planning pipeline full of ambitious regeneration schemes.
Read more about this remarkable trend in a full report – From trains to cranes: HS2 and West London development boom.
HS2's impact in West London
The number of new homes, office space and leisure facilities planned have increased dramatically since HS2 gained Royal Assent in 2017. This boom in construction activity is set to add £10billion to the local economy over the next decade.
These ambitious schemes are due to create thousands of new jobs, community spaces and places to live, with projects of an unprecedented scale already underway.
From trains to cranes - video case studies
Key HS2 sites in West London
Old Oak Common
A new super-hub station that will link HS2 with the Elizabeth line and the Great Western Main Line.
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)
OPDC covers an area of 650 acres, spanning the boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Brent.