HS2 (High Speed 2)

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkbp:benefits increasing capacity
reducing travel time
creating jobs
boosting economy
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Birmingham
gptkb:London
gptkb:Manchester
gptkb:Nottingham
gptkb:Bristol
gptkb:Leeds
gptkb:Wolverhampton
gptkb:Sheffield
Crewe
gptkbp:constructed_in tunneling and viaducts
gptkbp:criticism environmental concerns
cost overruns
delays
land acquisition issues
economic viability concerns
gptkbp:design gptkb:high-speed_rail
gptkbp:development_cost estimated £106 billion
gptkbp:environmental_impact controversial
gptkbp:funding public and private investment
gptkbp:future_plans potential extensions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HS2 (High Speed 2)
gptkbp:impact land use
local communities
wildlife habitats
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:government_officials
business leaders
transport advocates
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:Shinkansen
gptkb:TGV
gptkb:HS1
gptkb:Eurostar
gptkbp:is_debated_in controversial project
gptkbp:is_tested_for London to Birmingham
gptkbp:length approximately 530 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:operator gptkb:HS2_Ltd
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:activists
local residents
environmentalists
heritage groups
gptkbp:phase2a Birmingham to Crewe
gptkbp:phase2b Crewe to Manchester and Birmingham to Leeds
gptkbp:start_construction_year gptkb:2017
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Leeds_station
gptkb:Manchester_Interchange
gptkb:Old_Oak_Common
gptkb:Birmingham_Curzon_Street
new stations planned
gptkbp:support mixed opinions
gptkbp:sustainability aims for low carbon emissions
gptkbp:technology electrified rail
gptkbp:year 2035
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alstom_Transport
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6