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High Speed Two: Engine for Growth

High Speed Two: Engine for Growth. Beth West HS2 Ltd Commercial Director. The vision for HS2: the catalyst for high-speed Britain. A 21 st century high speed rail backbone, integrated with existing network Direct, high capacity, rail links between our major cities

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High Speed Two: Engine for Growth

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  1. High Speed Two:Engine for Growth

    Beth West HS2 Ltd Commercial Director
  2. The vision for HS2: the catalyst for high-speed Britain A 21st century high speed rail backbone, integrated with existing network Direct, high capacity, rail links between our major cities Foundation for future growth and prosperity Investment in infrastructure that will deliver a lasting dividend Delivered in two phases Study to reduce journey times to Scotland
  3. The need for HS2 Over recent years rail travel has been experiencing a massive growth – spare capacity is being used up In 2011/12 passengers made around 1.5 billion journeys, a figure which has almost doubled since 1994/95 125 million long distance journeys were made in 2011/12, more than double the 54 million made in 1994/95 By mid 2020’s key routes will be severely crowded “The Government's plans for High Speed Two will significantly improve rail services at Milton Keynes – one of the busiest stations on the West Coast Main Line.” - Network Rail
  4. Addressing the capacity crunch The HS2 network will provide high frequency and high capacity services for passengers. Up to 18 trains per hour, each carrying up to 1,100 passengers. Capacity will be freed up on the existing network, key commuter stations such as Milton Keynes and Northampton could see twice as many direct services to central London HS2 will see up to 5.4 million passengers every year to transfer from air travel, as well as seeing up to 9.8 million passengers transfer from the road networks More freight trains using the space freed-up on the existing rail network will reduce lorry traffic on the motorways and help improve air quality
  5. Transforming the UK’s regional connections Poor inter-regional connectivity seen as growth constraint HS2 will transform major UK cities HS2 is not just a new train line, it’s a new national network New trains will continue onto current network Direct services to Paris & Brussels from the North
  6. Connecting the UK’s regions
  7. Creating growth opportunities An opportunity to rebuild and rebalance UK economy HS2 will support the creation of 100,000 jobs HS2 will deliver around £2 of benefits for every £1 spent Wider benefits from released capacity Cities working as one economic powerhouse 84% of businesses state that quality and reliability of transport infrastructure are significant in investment decisions 61% are concerned that the UK ’s transport infrastructure lags behind international competitors. 64% expect HS2 to have a positive impact on UK private sector growth - CBI/KPMG Infrastructure Survey 2012
  8. Key facts Phase One Connection between London and the West Midlands allowing through trains to run onto the West Coast Main Line to serve cities further north and Scotland. A new interchange station at Old Oak Common in west London linking with Crossrail, the Heathrow Express, the Great Western Main Line and other public transport Stations in Central Birmingham and near Birmingham Airport A direct link to the Channel Tunnel via HS1 will also run from the Old Oak Common station. 140 miles (225km) route length Remodelling of Euston station Route crosses 24 local authorities – 50% in tunnel or cutting
  9. Key facts Phase Two The high speed lines will be extended further north, to Manchester on the western leg and to Leeds on the eastern leg The western leg will serve Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly. The eastern leg will serve stations in the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and Leeds. Link to West Coast Main Line at Crewe for services to Liverpool Link to the West Coast Main Line near Wigan for services to Scotland Link to the East Coast Main Line for York and Newcastle Phase Two adds another 211 miles (3650km) of new railway onto Phase 1 Leeds 116 miles Manchester 95 miles
  10. High speed rail and regeneration HS1 has seen regeneration at Ebbsfleet, Stratford and Kings Cross worth £10bn, plus wider economic benefits of £3.8bn Lille has developed a major commercial centre around its new station Crossrail is already affecting investment decisions, and could help create additional residential and commercial value of up to £5.5bn between 2012 and 2021 Sheffield: annual GVA uplift of £3.4m and increased employment of 3,000 jobs.
  11. Opportunities around HS2 stations Over-site development Working with local authorities on wider opportunities - Joining up station with surrounding areas Different opportunities at each of the stations
  12. A 21st century railway: the passenger experience High capacity: up to 18 trains per hour, up to 1100 seats per train Built-in safety and reliability Intelligent ticketing High quality comfort and access to trains and stations Good connections: end-to-end journeys
  13. Sustainability Construction will follow best practice shown in HS1, Olympics and Crossrail HS2 will see millions of air and road trips move to rail More space for freight on existing lines will mean fewer lorries on the roads Independent panel to be set up to advise on design
  14. Timeline – the story so far
  15. Timeline
  16. Commercial activities Procurement for construction expected to start in 2014 Phased based on critical path Procurement for property development partners also anticipated in 2014-15
  17. The HS2 Opportunity Opportunity to design and construct a railway using 21st century technology for 21st century passengers Door-to-door passenger experience Smart IT platforms Integrated software systems Delivering differently Efficiencies Challenge Programme Whole life approach
  18. Collaborative Working Objective: reduce the cost of non-value adding activities and increase productivity The industry is moving towards more collaborative working Risk sharing Co-location of staff Avoiding ‘man marking’
  19. BIM
  20. Government commitment “We are in a global race and this Government’s decision to make High Speed Rail a reality is another example of the action we taking to equip Britain to compete and thrive in that race. High Speed Rail is a catalyst that will help to secure economic prosperity across Britain, rebalance our economy and support tens of thousands of jobs.” - Prime Minister David Cameron, January 2013 “HS2 is the engine for growth in the north and the midlands of this country". - The Chancellor George Osborne, January 2013 ”High Speed Two will be a national asset, which is why it is backed by entrepreneurs, passengers, businesses and many local authorities right across Britain.” - Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, January 2013

  21. Thank you

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