HS2: The figures & dates behind the rail project
An exclusive poll for ITV News Central has revealed there's a distinct lack of support for the HS2 rail project in the Midlands.
26% of people surveyed in our region are supportive of HS2, while just 8% describe themselves as strong supporters. 63% of those questioned believe HS2 will not be value for money.
Tonight (Thursday 1st August) ITV News Central will be broadcasting a special HS2 programme live at 6:00pm.
Key Dates (Phase One - London to West Midlands):
2009: HS2 Ltd formed
2013: Route of phase one confirmed
2017: Royal Assent granted by Parliament
2019: Construction begins
2024: First trains to be delivered
2026: Completion of Phase One expected
Key Dates (Phase 2A - West Midlands to Crewe):
2015: Government confirms route
2019: Royal Assent anticipated to be granted by Parliament
2020: Environmental construction works to commence
2021: Construction to start
2027: Completion of Phase Two A expected
Key Dates (Phase 2B - Crewe to Manchester, and the West Midlands to Leeds)
2020: Hybrid bill to be deposited
2023: Royal Assent expected
2023: Start of construction
2033: Construction expected to completed
Total cost as of 2019: £55.7 billion
Phase 1 London to West Midlands - £27.2 billion
Phase 2a West Midlands to Crewe - £3.5 billion
Phase 2b West Midlands to Leeds/Manchester - £25 billion
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Journey times as estimated by HS2 (Birmingham to):
Manchester, HS2 time 40 minutes, current time, 88 minutes
London, HS2 time 45 minutes, current time, 82 minutes
Sheffield, HS2 time 49 minutes, current time, 63 minutes
Leeds, HS2 time 40 minutes, current time, 88 minutes
Newcastle, HS2 time 49minutes, current time, 118 minutes
Glasgow, HS2 time 200 minutes, current time, 242 minutes
East Midlands Hub, HS2 time 17 minutes
Manchester, HS2 time 37 minutes, current time, 106 minutes
London, HS2 time 38 minutes, current time, 70 minutes
Leeds, HS2 time 46 minutes, current time, 88 minutes
Newcastle, HS2 time 49 minutes, current time, 148 minutes
Glasgow, HS2 time 186 minutes, current time, 256 minutes