HS2

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkbp:benefits economic growth
job creation
reduced congestion
gptkbp:budget over £100 billion
gptkbp:challenges delays
budget overruns
geological issues
gptkbp:community_engagement feedback mechanisms
public meetings
consultation processes
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Birmingham
gptkb:London
gptkb:Manchester
gptkb:Leeds
gptkbp:construction_started ongoing
gptkbp:criticism environmental concerns
high costs
displacement of communities
gptkbp:economic_impact boost regional economies
gptkbp:end_date 2029
gptkbp:environmental_impact controversial
gptkbp:funding public and private investment
gptkbp:future_plans integration with local transport
extension to Scotland
improvements to existing rail services
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HS2
gptkbp:impact_on_carbon_emissions potential reduction
gptkbp:impact_on_rail_travel increase capacity
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:government
business groups
transport advocates
gptkbp:is_debated_in ongoing
gptkbp:is_tested_for London to Birmingham
Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds
gptkbp:length approximately 330 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:operator gptkb:HS2_Ltd
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:activists
local residents
environmentalists
gptkbp:passenger_traffic shorten journey times
gptkbp:project gptkb:Northern_Powerhouse_Rail
gptkb:Crossrail
gptkb:East_West_Rail
gptkbp:public_perception divided
gptkbp:purpose reduce travel time
gptkbp:safety reduce domestic flights
gptkbp:safety_measures gptkb:advanced_technology
regular inspections
high standards
gptkbp:speed up to 250 mph
gptkbp:start_date gptkb:2017
gptkbp:technology electric trains
gptkbp:year expected in 2035
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UK_rail_network
gptkb:Mace_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5