HS2 has started the search for architects, designers and developers to deliver four new stations worth up to £220m.
The winning bidders will work with HS2 on detailed plans for three brand new stations, at Birmingham Curzon Street, Birmingham Interchange and London’s Old Oak Common, as well as a major expansion of London Euston.
A separate contest will also seek a Master Development Partner to advise on, and later take forward, development opportunities for new homes, offices and retail space above and around the redeveloped London Euston.
Transport minister Andrew Jones said: “The search for design teams to produce plans for new stations and world-class amenities for London Euston, Old Oak Common, Birmingham Interchange and Birmingham Curzon Street stations is a major step towards making HS2 a catalyst for growth across the country.
“The winning bidders will need to ensure the stations provide the best possible customer experience.
“There are also huge opportunities for development near all the HS2 stations.HS2 Ltd is progressing its search for a partner to deliver new homes, shops and offices around Euston station once the core HS2 work is complete.
Commenting on the development at Euston, Tom Venner, HS2’s commercial development director, said: “Euston has been the gateway to the nation and the nation’s capital for over a century.
“HS2 provides the opportunity for it to continue that role into the next century – and for the local community to be proud of that role. Together with our development partner, we aim to redevelop Euston in a way that will make it not just the nation’s hub, but London’s as well, the heartbeat of both the nation and the capital, fit for the 21st century and beyond.”
