The Anonymous Widower

HS2’s Interactive Map

For those who are worried, need to know or just plain curious, HS2 have put a very good quality interactive map on their web site on this page.

These are some images, I have captured.

Stations are shown by red dots

Euston, St. Pancras and Kings Cross Stations With HS2

Euston, St. Pancras and Kings Cross Stations With HS2

The map clearly shows the three stations and the route of HS2 into Euston.

Note the following.

• HS2 clearly arrives at Euston on the western side of the station.
• The pedestrian route to St. Pancras could be more difficult than planners think.
• The station would appear to be extended towards Euston Road.
• Whilst the station is built, I suspect, that a good connection to the Metroipolitan/Circle can be created.

I think we’ll see some plans in the next few years, that make the connection between the three stations a lot better.

Old Oak Common Station

Old Oak Common Station

The map shows the myriad of lines in the area.

I believe that for many people using HS2 to and from London, will use this station, as its connectivity is so much more comprehensive than Euston.

Birmingham Interchange Station

Birmingham Interchange Station

Birmingham Curzon Street Station

Birmingham Curzon Street Station

Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham New Street stations are to the south of the new station.

HS2 East Of Birmingham

HS2 East Of Birmingham

This map clearly shows how trains for the North via Birmingham will go into Birmingham and then reverse direction in Birmingham Curzon Street station.

Handsacre And HS2

Handsacre And HS2

This map shows where HS2 joins the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre.

Conclusion

The interactive map is a real credit to modern computing.

Every project that could benefit should have one.

Will we be seeing one for Crossrail 2?

December 4, 2015 - Posted by AnonW | Computing, Transport/Travel | Birmingham, High Speed Two, Map, Stations, Trains