HS2 decision - Revision history

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−	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads	+	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads.

	Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will begin in April 2020. The government will revive the legislation to deliver Phase 2a (connecting Birmingham to Crewe) as soon as possible so that preparation works can move forward.		Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will begin in April 2020. The government will revive the legislation to deliver Phase 2a (connecting Birmingham to Crewe) as soon as possible so that preparation works can move forward.
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	In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”		In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”

−	A dedicated minister will be appointed with specific oversight and accountability for HS2, and HS2 Ltd’s will be ‘redefined’, with responsibility for Euston Station and ~~phase~~ 2b taken away.	+	A dedicated minister will be appointed with specific oversight and accountability for HS2, and HS2 Ltd’s role will be ‘redefined’, with responsibility for Euston Station and Phase 2b taken away.

	Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “… the project must reform and improve, with clearer accountability and transparency to ensure its incredible benefits are matched by a tight control of costs.”		Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “… the project must reform and improve, with clearer accountability and transparency to ensure its incredible benefits are matched by a tight control of costs.”
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	In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”		In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”

−	A dedicated minister will be appointed with specific oversight and accountability for HS2, and HS2 Ltd’s will be ‘redefined’.	+	A dedicated minister will be appointed with specific oversight and accountability for HS2, and HS2 Ltd’s will be ‘redefined’, with responsibility for Euston Station and phase 2b taken away.

	Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “… the project must reform and improve, with clearer accountability and transparency to ensure its incredible benefits are matched by a tight control of costs.”		Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “… the project must reform and improve, with clearer accountability and transparency to ensure its incredible benefits are matched by a tight control of costs.”

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	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads		On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads
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	* Northern Powerhouse transport blueprint.		* Northern Powerhouse transport blueprint.
	* Railway engineering.		* Railway engineering.
−	* Thames barrier.
	* What does the Northern Powerhouse mean for us?		* What does the Northern Powerhouse mean for us?

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	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as vital upgrades to local roads		On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as vital upgrades to local roads

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On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as vital upgrades to local roads

Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will begin in April 2020. Government will revive the legislation to deliver Phase 2a (connecting Birmingham to Crewe) as soon as possible so that preparation works can move forward.

The Prime Minister also told Parliament he is committed to Phase 2b of the project, extending high-speed rail from the West Midlands to the North. In order to work out how best to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail and Phase 2b more effectively, government will draw up an integrated plan for rail in the North, informed by an assessment from the National Infrastructure Commission.

In addition, a multibillion pound package will:

* Deliver at least 4,000 new Zero Emission buses, higher frequency services (including evenings and weekends), more affordable, simpler fares, and new priority schemes to make routes more efficient.
* 250 miles of new, high quality separated cycle routes, and dozens of ‘Mini-Holland’ schemes to make town centres safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
* Cut congestion and boost local road network across the country by accelerating local schemes to the next stage of development.
* Upgrade Bristol East Junction station.
* Take forward work to improve the A1 north of Newcastle.

The Government will also look at how best to accelerate the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail, including looking at options for a new delivery body.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Dramatic improvements to local transport and the decision to proceed with HS2 will shift this country’s centre of gravity away from the capital and transform connectivity between our towns and cities.”

In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”

A dedicated minister will be appointed with specific oversight and accountability for HS2, and HS2 Ltd’s will be ‘redefined’.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “… the project must reform and improve, with clearer accountability and transparency to ensure its incredible benefits are matched by a tight control of costs.”

The decision was broadly welcomed by the construction industry, but there was some concern that the blame for political indecision and changes to the brief was being directed at practitioners.

Ref: [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-confirms-hs2-will-go-ahead-alongside-revolution-in-local-transport https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-confirms-hs2-will-go-ahead-alongside-revolution-in-local-transport]

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−	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as ~~vital~~ upgrades to local roads	+	On 11 February 2020, Douglas Oakervee’s independent review into HS2 was published in full. On the same day, after consideration of the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement to parliament that HS2 will go ahead, alongside improvements to local transport networks across the country, including £5 billion to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads

−	Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will begin in April 2020. ~~Government~~ will revive the legislation to deliver Phase 2a (connecting Birmingham to Crewe) as soon as possible so that preparation works can move forward.	+	Construction of Phase 1 of HS2 from London to the West Midlands will begin in April 2020. The government will revive the legislation to deliver Phase 2a (connecting Birmingham to Crewe) as soon as possible so that preparation works can move forward.

−	The Prime Minister also told Parliament he is committed to Phase 2b of the project, extending high-speed rail from the West Midlands to the North. ~~In order to work out~~ how best to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail and Phase 2b more effectively, government will draw up an integrated plan for rail in the North, informed by an assessment from the National Infrastructure Commission.	+	The Prime Minister also told Parliament he is committed to Phase 2b of the project, extending high-speed rail from the West Midlands to the North. To determine how best to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail and Phase 2b more effectively, the government will draw up an integrated plan for rail in the North, informed by an assessment from the National Infrastructure Commission.

	In addition, a multibillion pound package will:		In addition, a multibillion pound package will:

−	* Deliver at least 4,000 new ~~Zero Emission~~ buses, higher frequency services ~~(including evenings and weekends)~~, more affordable, simpler fares, and new priority schemes to make routes more efficient.	+	* Deliver at least 4,000 new zero emission buses, higher frequency services, more affordable, simpler fares, and new priority schemes to make routes more efficient.
−	* 250 miles of new~~, high quality separated~~ cycle routes, and dozens of ‘Mini-Holland’ schemes to make town centres safer for cyclists and pedestrians.	+	* 250 miles of new cycle routes, and dozens of ‘Mini-Holland’ schemes to make town centres safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
−	* Cut congestion and boost local road ~~network~~ across the country by accelerating local schemes to the next stage of development.	+	* Cut congestion and boost local road networks across the country by accelerating local schemes to the next stage of development.
	* Upgrade Bristol East Junction station.		* Upgrade Bristol East Junction station.
	* Take forward work to improve the A1 north of Newcastle.		* Take forward work to improve the A1 north of Newcastle.

−	~~The Government will also look at how best to accelerate the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail, including looking at options for a new delivery body.~~	+	Boris Johnson said: “Dramatic improvements to local transport and the decision to proceed with HS2 will shift this country’s centre of gravity away from the capital and transform connectivity between our towns and cities.”
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−	~~Prime Minister~~ Boris Johnson said: “Dramatic improvements to local transport and the decision to proceed with HS2 will shift this country’s centre of gravity away from the capital and transform connectivity between our towns and cities.”	+

	In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”		In relation to HS2 Ltd, he said “I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North.”