High Speed 2 (HS2)

In December 2010 the Secretary of State for Transport announced the Government’s proposed high speed rail strategy, including its preferred route for an initial London – West Midlands line and its approach to delivering a wider high speed rail network.

On 28th February 2011 the Government published “High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future” for public consultation. Copies of the consultation document, the summary document, and maps showing the route are available below:-

• High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future – Consultation - (pdf file)
• High Speed Rail: Investing in Britain’s Future – Consultation Summary (pdf file)
• The Proposed Route – map 5 covers the area in South Bucks

Information on how the proposal affects the South Bucks District Council area is given below:-

• HS2 affecting South Bucks

The consultation closes at midnight (GMT) on Friday 29 July 2011. You can respond to the consultation using the link below:-

A range of further information is available here:-

• Further information

Additional information on high speed rail is available on the Department for Transport website:-

• Department for Transport – High Speed Rail –(Opens new window to external site)