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High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’S Future Consultation Summary Report dialoguebydesign making consultation work High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future Consultation Summary Report November 2011 A report to HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport Prepared by Dialogue by Design dialoguebydesign making consultation work High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future Consultation Summary Report November 2011 A report to HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport Prepared by Dialogue by Design Email: [email protected] Website: www.dialoguebydesign.net The information or guidance in this document (including third party information, products and services), is provided by the Department for Transport on an 'as is' basis, without any representation or endorsement made and without warranty of any kind whether express or implied. The Department for Transport has actively considered the needs of blind and partially sighted people in accessing this document. The text will be made available in full on the Department’s website. The text may be freely downloaded and translated by individuals or organisations for conversion into other accessible formats. If you have other needs in this regard please contact the Department. Department for Transport Great Minster House 33 Horseferry Road London SW1P 4DR Telephone 0300 330 3000 Website www.dft.gov.uk General email enquiries [email protected] Queen’s Printer and Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 2011, except where otherwise stated Copyright in the typographical arrangement rests with the Crown. You may re-use this information (not including logos or third-party material) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or e-mail: [email protected]. 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To order further copies contact: DfT Publications Tel: 0300 123 1102 Web: www.dft.gov.uk/orderingpublications Contents Glossary of terms 5 Executive Summary 7 Part A: The consultation process 18 Chapter 1 About the consultation 19 1.1 Background 19 1.2 The consultation: overview 20 1.3 Consultation documents 22 1.4 Public engagement 23 Chapter 2 Participation 26 2.1 Introduction 26 2.2 Response types 26 2.3 Responses by question 26 2.4 Response sectors 27 2.5 Geographical breakdown of respondents 28 Chapter 3 Methodology 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.2 Data receipt and digitisation 30 3.3 Development of an analytical framework 33 3.4 Implementation of the analysis framework 35 Chapter 4 Reading the report 37 4.1 Introduction 37 4.2 Numbers in the report 37 4.3 Structure of the report 38 4.4 Structure of chapters in Part B 40 4.5 Appendices 40 Part B: Responses to the consultation 41 Question 1 The strategy and wider context 42 1.1 Introduction 42 1.2 Overview of responses 42 1.3 Discussion 43 Question 2 The case for high speed rail 49 2.1 Introduction 49 2.2 Overview of responses 49 2.3 Discussion 50 Consultation Summary Report 3 Question 3 How to deliver the Government’s proposed network 62 3.1 Introduction 62 3.2 Overview of responses 62 3.3 Discussion 64 Question 4 The specification for the line 77 4.1 Introduction 77 4.2 Overview of responses 77 4.3 Discussion 78 Question 5 The Government’s proposed route for HS2 89 5.1 Introduction 89 5.2 Overview of responses 89 5.3 Discussion 91 Question 6 Appraisal of Sustainability 116 6.1 Introduction 116 6.2 Overview of responses 116 6.3 Discussion 117 Question 7 Blight and compensation 132 7.1 Introduction 132 7.2 Overview of responses 132 7.3 Discussion 134 Appendices 150 Appendix 1 Consultation events 151 Appendix 2 List of participating organisations 153 Appendix 3 Organised submissions 163 Appendix 4 Integration of ‘other format’ responses 164 Appendix 5 Codes by theme and by question 177 4 dialoguebydesign Glossary of terms . Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) – An HS2 Ltd report which describes how the proposed new high speed railway between London and the West Midlands would support objectives for sustainable development. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – Statutory designation intended to conserve and enhance the ecology, natural heritage and landscape value of an area of countryside. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) – The net benefit of a scheme divided by the net cost to Government. Birmingham Interchange Station – Interchange station on the proposed route which would allow access to Birmingham International railway station, the NEC and Birmingham Airport. Classic compatible trains – A European high speed standard train adopted for the UK classic network. Crossrail – A new east-west railway linking Maidenhead and Heathrow Airport in the West via tunnels under Central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the East. Crossrail Interchange – Proposed interchange station in Old Oak Common, Outer London providing access to Crossrail and other rail services including the Great Western Main Line. Department for Transport (DfT) – Government department responsible for transport policy in the UK (where not devolved). East Coast Main Line (ECML) – Intercity rail route in the UK providing passenger services between London and Edinburgh via Peterborough, Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds, York, Darlington and Newcastle. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Assessment of the potential environmental impacts of a proposed development or project. Evergreen 3 – A programme of upgrades to the Chiltern Mainline to be carried out in three phases, the first of which is now complete. Exceptional Hardship Scheme (EHS) – Compensation scheme introduced by the Government in order to assist those living on or close to the proposed route who wish to sell their properties before a final decision is made on the project. Green tunnel – Where earth is built-up around and over a section of the rail line to reduce its environmental impacts. High Speed One (HS1) – The Channel Tunnel Rail Link from St Pancras International station to the Channel Tunnel. High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd) – The company set up by the Government to develop proposals for a new high speed railway line between London and the West Midlands and to consider the case for new high speed rail services linking London, northern England and Scotland. Hybrid bill – Public bill initiated by the Government as part of the parliamentary procedure required for authorising major projects where a large number of private interests may be affected. Infrastructure Maintenance Depot – Base for maintenance of infrastructure associated with the proposed high speed rail line, including track, signalling equipment, cuttings and embankments. Consultation Summary Report 5 . Phase 1 – The Government’s proposal is to deliver the network in two phases, with the first phase being a high speed line from London to the West Midlands, including a link to the West Coast Main Line (WCML) and to HS1. Phase 2 – The second phase would comprise the lines from the West Midlands to Manchester and Leeds, including stations in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands and a direct link to Heathrow Airport, along with connections to the West Coast and East Coast Main Lines. Rail Package 2 – One of the alternative approaches to enhancing rail capacity considered in the HS2 Strategic Alternatives Study prepared by Atkins. Rolling Stock Depot – Depot used to service and maintain trains operating on the proposed route. Scenario B – One of the options assessed as a strategic alternative to the Y Network, consisting of a combination of Rail Package 2 and enhancements to the Midland Main Line and East Coast Main Line. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) – Conservation designation denoting an area of particular ecological or geological importance. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) – Approach to incorporating and addressing environmental considerations within long-term strategic policies or plans. The consultation – The consultation undertaken by the Government and HS2 Ltd on the strategy for high speed rail and the proposed route for an initial high speed line from London to the West Midlands. The Consultation Document (High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future, Consultation, February 2011) – A document published by the Government setting out its proposed high speed rail strategy and the proposed route for an initial high speed line from London to the West Midlands. The Y-shaped network, High Speed 2 (HS2) or the national high speed rail network (the network) – The proposed national high speed rail network linking London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, and including stops in the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, as well as direct links to the HS1 line and into Heathrow Airport. Transport for London (TfL) – TfL was created in 2000 and is the integrated body responsible for London’s transport system. West Coast Main Line (WCML) – Intercity railway route in the UK connecting London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. 6 dialoguebydesign Executive Summary This report provides a summary of the responses to the Government’s consultation on High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future. The consultation process The Government believes investing in a national high speed rail network is the best value for money solution for enhancing rail capacity and performance in the United Kingdom. It launched a consultation on the proposed high speed rail strategy and its proposed route for an initial high speed line from London to the West Midlands. The consultation ran for five months, closing on 29 July 2011. Members of the public and organisations were made aware of the Government’s proposals and the consultation in several ways.
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