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High Speed Two: Engine for Growth Clinton Leeks Director of External and Parliamentary Relations, HS2 Ltd the Vision for HS2: the Catalyst for High‐Speed Britain High Speed Two: Engine for Growth Clinton Leeks Director of External and Parliamentary Relations, HS2 Ltd The vision for HS2: the catalyst for high‐speed Britain •A 21st century high speed rail backbone, integrated with existing network •Direct, high capacity, rail links between our major cities •Foundation for future growth and prosperity • Investment in infrastructure that will deliver a lasting dividend • Delivered in two phases • Study to reduce journey times to Scotland The need for HS2 •Over recent years rail travel has been experiencing “The Government's plans for High Speed a massive growth –spare capacity is being used up Two will significantly •In 2011/12 passengers made around 1.5 billion improve rail services at journeys, a figure which has almost doubled since Milton Keynes –one of the busiest stations on 1994/95 the West Coast Main •125 million long distance journeys were made in Line.” 2011/12, more than double the 54 million made in 1994/95 ‐ Network Rail •By mid 2020’s key routes will be severely crowded Addressing the capacity crunch •The HS2 network will provide high frequency and high capacity services for passengers. •Up to 18 trains per hour, each carrying up to 1,100 passengers. • Capacity will be freed up on the existing network, key commuter stations such as Milton Keynes and Northampton could see twice as many direct services to central London •HS2 will see up to 5.4 million passengers every year to transfer from air travel, as well as seeing up to 9.8 million passengers transfer from the road networks •More freight trains using the space freed‐up on the existing rail network will reduce lorry traffic on the motorways and help improve air quality Transforming the UK’s regional connections •Poor inter‐regional connectivity seen as growth constraint •HS2 will transform major UK cities •HS2 is not just a new train line, it’s a new national network •New trains will continue onto current network •Direct services to Paris & Brussels from the North Connecting the UK’s regions HEATHROW VIA OLD OAK COMMON Birmingham Interchange 0:53 Manchester Airport 1:14 Manchester 1:28 East Midlands Hub 1:10 Sheffield Meadowhall 1:29 Leeds 1:48 Creating growth opportunities •An opportunity to rebuild and 84% of businesses state rebalance UK economy that quality and reliability •HS2 will support the creation of of transport infrastructure 100,000 jobs are significant in investment decisions •HS2 will deliver around £2 of benefits for every £1 spent 61% are concerned that the UK ’s transport infrastructure •Wider benefits from released lags behind international capacity competitors. • Cities working as one economic 64% expect HS2 to have a powerhouse positive impact on UK private sector growth ‐ CBI/KPMG Infrastructure Survey 2012 Key facts Phase One •Connection between London and the West Midlands allowing through trains to run onto the West Coast Main Line to serve cities further north and Scotland. •A new interchange station at Old Oak Common in west London linking with Crossrail, the Heathrow Express, the Great Western Main Line and other public transport •Stations in Central Birmingham and near Birmingham Airport •A direct link to the Channel Tunnel via HS1 will also run from the Old Oak Common station. •140 miles (225km) route length •Remodelling of Euston station •Route crosses 24 local authorities – 50% in tunnel or cutting Key facts Phase Two •The high speed lines will be extended further north, to Manchester on the western leg and to Leeds on the eastern leg •The western leg will serve Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly. •The eastern leg will serve stations in the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and Leeds. •Link to West Coast Main Line at Crewe for services to Liverpool •Link to the West Coast Main Line near Wigan for services to Scotland •Link to the East Coast Main Line for York and Newcastle •Phase Two adds another 211 miles (3650km) of new railway onto Phase 1 Leeds 116 miles Manchester 95 miles •Heathrow Spur “paused” until Davies Report 2015 Euston station Northolt Tunnel Oak Old Common HS1/HS2 link High speed rail and regeneration • HS1 has seen regeneration at Ebbsfleet, Stratford and Kings Cross worth £10bn, plus wider economic benefits of £3.8bn • Lille has developed a major commercial centre around its new station • Crossrail is already affecting investment decisions, and could help create additional residential and commercial value of up to £5.5bn between 2012 and 2021 A 21st century railway: the passenger experience •High capacity: up to 18 trains per hour, up to 1100 seats per train •Built‐in safety and reliability • Intelligent ticketing •High quality comfort and access to trains and stations • Good connections: end‐to‐end journeys Sustainability • Construction will follow best practice shown in HS1, Olympics and Crossrail •HS2 will see millions of air and road trips move to rail •More space for freight on existing lines will mean fewer lorries on the roads • Independent panel to be set up to advise on design Timeline –the story so far Date Milestone 2009 • HS2 Ltd established 2010 • Phase One command paper and HS2 report 2011 • Consultation on high speed rail and Phase One route 2012 • Government decision to proceed with high speed rail and decision on preferred route for Phase One • Property compensation consultation • Phase Two station and route options submitted to Sec of State Jan 2013 • Publication of the Government’s initial route, stations and depot preferences for Phase Two • Launch of the consultation on Exceptional Hardship Scheme for Phase Two Spring 2013 • Informal Engagement activities including preparation for public consultation for Phase Two May 2013 • Paving Bill and Consultation on draft Environmental Statement including design refinements for Phase One Timeline Date Milestone 2013 • Consultation on preferred route, stations and depots for Phase Two launches • Safeguarding Consultation for Phase One End of 2013 • Hybrid Bill for Phase One submitted to Parliament End of 2014 • Government’s announcement of final decision on the chose route, station and depots for Phase Two • Hybrid Bill process for Phase One continues 2015 • Commence engineering design, environmental impact assessment and preparation of Hybrid Bill for Phase Two • Target date for Royal Assent to Hybrid Bill for Phase One, containing legal powers to construct Phase One Next • Deposit Hybrid Bill for Phase Two Parliament 2016/2017 • Construction on Phase One commences 2026 • Phase One opens to passengers 2033 • Phase Two opens to passengers HS2 Ltd mobilises: From advisory role to delivery body • Developing Phase One and Phase Two, and promoting HS2 • Organisation strengthened with new expertise •CH2M Hill appointed as development project management partner • Professional services consultants (PSCs) appointed for Phase One • Framework of PSCs just announced for Phase Two Minimising effects & creating opportunities • Community forums established along Phase One route and more are planned for Phase Two • Property compensation consultation supported with information events •Planning forums and bi‐lateral discussions with planning authorities, integrating with local regeneration plans •National Environment Forum •NGO forum Risks and opportunities • Challenging timetable • Cost control •Funding and financing • Skills and resources • Addressing community concerns • Making the case • Realising the benefits • Property consultations Government commitment “We are in a global race and this Government’s decision to make High Speed Rail a reality is another example of the action we taking to equip Britain to compete and thrive in that race. High Speed Rail is a catalyst that will help to secure economic prosperity across Britain, rebalance our economy and support tens of thousands of jobs.” ‐ Prime Minister David Cameron, January 2013 “HS2 is the engine for growth in the north and the midlands of this country". - The Chancellor George Osborne, January 2013 ”High Speed Two will be a national asset, which is why it is backed by entrepreneurs, passengers, businesses and many local authorities right across Britain.” - Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, January 2013 Thank you.
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