Written questions

High Speed 2 Line

Lords · Question HL5434 · Tabled 3 Mar 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government for what duration they estimate that services between London Paddington and Cardiff Central stations will be disrupted to facilitate the development of HS2; and from what date disruptions will begin.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 14 Mar 2025

The construction works at Old Oak Common are scheduled to take place in stages, with several planned possessions through to the early 2030’s, of which the most extensive will be over the Christmas periods. Network Rail’s current plans do not involve wides...