What is the planned route of HS2?

What is the planned route of HS2?

HS2 was originally meant to connect London with Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Work has already started on the first phase, linking London and the West Midlands. The next section will extend the line to Crewe. The final phase was to take HS2 to Manchester and Leeds.

Will HS2 go through Lowton?

This part of the HS2 line would run through both Lowton and Golborne – and even cut right through Byrom Hall Wood.

How far will you be able to hear HS2?

Despite an absence of official numbers, the chairwoman of the Stop HS2 group, Lizzy Williams, estimates at 50m from the track, the noise from the trains will be “between 95 and 97 decibels every two minutes if the line runs at capacity”.

Why is HS2 in Wigan?

HS2 will be a catalyst for Wigan businesses High speed services will offer improved access to suppliers, skills and customers for local businesses. Wigan Council sees the new integrated high speed station as a focal point for regeneration in the town by raising Wigan’s profile and encouraging growth.

What is the HS2 golborne spur?

The Golborne link or “spur” is part of HS2 which splits from the main line at Hoo Green in Cheshire before it reaches Manchester Airport. It heads north-westerly through Warrington to connect to the WCML at Lilly Lane, just south of Wigan. From there, HS2 trains continue on the WCML to reach Scotland.

How many stations are there in HS2?

25 stations
HS2 trains will serve over 25 stations connecting around 30 million people.

Will HS2 Phase 2b happen?

Based on current plans, the first high-speed services to use the HS2 Phase 2b WL infrastructure will be in operation between 2035 and 2041, enabling up to 14 trains per hour to travel between the North, Midlands, Scotland and London.

Will I hear the HS2 from my house?

Yes you will almost certainly hear it. I live approx 600m from the Midland Main line, which operates diesel trains at 125mph, electric at 100mph and can hear both. But only if I’m at the front of the house and listening out for it. It isn’t noisy by any definition.

Will HS2 still go to Wigan?

HS2 trains will serve the current Wigan North Western station. It will become an ‘integrated high speed station’, where passengers can catch HS2 trains. With trains running every hour, Birmingham will be just over half an hour away, and London less than 90 minutes.

Will HS2 stop in Wigan?

HS2 will serve Wigan North Western station.

What is the route of HS2 through Warwickshire?

The southern section of HS2 in Warwickshire includes two viaducts in the Radbourne area, before passing Southam and entering a tunnel underneath Long Itchington Wood. The route travels on viaducts over the River Itchen and the Oxford Canal as it continues through the county.