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How will HS2 change journey times to and from London?

   The head of HS2 wants to start building the northern section of the
   line earlier than planned, which would mean the journey to Crewe from
   London would be reduced by over a third as early as 2027. What do
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   The proposed site of the HS2 east Midlands hub in Long Eaton

   [ ] The proposed site of the HS2 east Midlands hub in Long Eaton, on
   the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

   How long will high speed rail take to transport you to Crewe? Well, if
   the chairman of HS2’s recommendations are accepted then it will be, at
   the time of writing, approximately 13 years and 58 minutes.

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   London according to a Department for Transport (DfT) document from
   January last year.
   Under the current plans, HS2 should reach northern cities such as
   Manchester and Leeds by 2032 or 2033, with phase one of the network to
   Birmingham opening in 2026.
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HS2 bill likely to pass second reading but Tory rebels will fight another day
            Published: 28 Apr 2014
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HS2 backers expect MPs' resounding support as bill moves closer to go ahead
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HS2 homeowners offered improved compensation
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