1. HS2: A Catalyst for Growth Across Britain Simon Kirby CEO, HS2 Ltd University of Bolton, Centre for Islamic Finance Lecture Tuesday, 6 October 2015 www.hs2.org.uk

2. How HS2 will transform Britain

3. The need for HS2 Britain’s two-speed economy: Gross value added per hour worked

4. HS2’s criteria for success

5. The planning of HS2 will transform the way Britain thinks about transport

6. The construction of HS2 will transform the way Britain builds infrastructure

7. Safety

8. Creating jobs and improving diversity

9. Innovation and skills development

10. The operation of HS2 will transform Britain’s economic geography

11. Expectations for Phase One

12. Plans for Phase Two

13. “The result should be that London grows sustainably, and the Midlands and the North achieve their full potential.” Sir David Higgins Chairman, HS2 Ltd

14. Thank you