HS2 Ltd is holding a series of community information events along the Phase 2b section of the route between Crewe and Manchester in the west and the West Midlands and Leeds in the east.

Route confirmed in July

The Government confirmed the route for the proposed High Speed Two (HS2) railway on 17 July 2017. It also launched a suite of property compensation schemes to which eligible residents can apply.

Over the next two years the route’s design will be developed in detail and its environmental affect assessed as part of the work to prepare draft legislation.

Scheduled to be presented to Parliament in 2019, it will seek powers to build operate and maintain HS2 Phase 2b.

Experts to advise

Twenty eight public events will be held all along the route in September.

HS2’s experts covering subject areas including the environment, property and engineering will be available to help people to find out about the project, how it may affect them and what happens next.

In addition they will be able to explain the two consultations that were launched in July on the proposed location of the Eastern Leg Rolling Stock Depot; and proposals for an enhanced Crewe hub station.

Transforming rail travel

HS2 Ltd’s Head of Consultation & Engagement for Phase 2b, Leonie Dubois said:

“HS2 will transform rail travel between the North and Midlands as well as to the south and we want to involve the public as we deliver it.

“So we’re are holding 28 public events for people to find out about HS2 and what the next steps are now that the Government has confirmed the Phase 2b route. I’d encourage anyone who would like to know what happens now on HS2 to come along.

“Around 20,000 people attended the last events we held along the length of the route, so we know the public really values the opportunity to come and talk with us.”

For more information on HS2 Phase 2b please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2b-crewe-to-manchester-and-the-west-midlands-to-leeds