HS2 consultation coming to a close

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Those who want to contribute to the debate over the proposed high speed link between London and the West Midlands, as well as the Government’s wider strategy for high speed rail, have only a matter of days left to submit their views.

One of the largest public consultations ever undertaken in the UK will end on Friday 29 July.

There have been 31 public exhibitions held over 40 days along the possible route from London to the West Midlands since the consultation launched at the end of February and there were also an additional 12 information stands at stations in ‘off route’ cities across England and Scotland.

Around 30,000 people visited these events and spoke to experts from both HS2 Ltd and DfT on issues such as the economic case, the proposed route, engineering decisions, property concerns and the possible environmental impact.

HS2 Ltd has also met with local authorities and stakeholders around the country.

Alison Munro, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, said:

“We have spoken to thousands of people during the consultation phase and discussed a wide range of views. I have been urging people to read the consultation materials and answer the seven questions that have been set.

“It is important that we get as many responses as possible so that a detailed report can be given to the Secretary of State to help inform his decision making on the London to West Midlands link and the future direction of high speed rail.”

Once the consultation closes on 29 July all the responses received will be analysed by an independent company and a report submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport, Philip Hammond.

He will then announce the Government’s decision on the line between London and the West Midlands by the end of the year.

 

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