HS2

Question 1

What are 3 benefits of HS2?

Answer 1

Shorter journeys
New jobs
Long term environmental impacts

Question 2

How quick will HS2 be?

Answer 2

250mph

Question 3

By how much are journey times reduced between London and Birmingham?

Answer 3

Halved

Question 4

How many jobs will be created?

Answer 4

22,000 jobs

Question 5

How many jobs will be created once the line is running?

Answer 5

100,000

Question 6

What % of jobs will be created outside of London?

Answer 6

70%

Question 7

What is a positive environmental impact of HS2?

Answer 7

It is powered by zero carbon energy

Question 8

What are 4 disadvantages of HS2?

Answer 8

Cost
Time
Countryside
Homes

Question 9

What was the original cost of HS2 and what is it now?

Answer 9

Original = £56 billion
Now = >£100 billion

Question 10

When is HS2 due to be completed?

Answer 10

2040 (has been delayed)

Question 11

When is the London-Birmingham leg of the journey due to be completed?

Answer 11

2031

Question 12

What species are put at risk by HS2?

Answer 12

Otters and barn owls

Question 13

How many acres of green belt land will be built on?

Answer 13

250 acres

Question 14

How many homes will be bulldozed?

Answer 14

600