<p>An assessment of the predicted noise from HS2 trains and associated data was published as part of the HS2 Phase One Environmental Statement (as amended) (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-one-environmental-statement-documents" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-one-environmental-statement-documents</a>) and the HS2 Phase 2a Environmental Statement (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2a-environmental-statement" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2a-environmental-statement</a>). For Phase 2b, the Working Draft Environmental Statement (found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2b-working-draft-environmental-statement" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-phase-2b-working-draft-environmental-statement</a>) did not include a full assessment but one will be provided in the formal Phase 2b Environmental Statement. HS2 Ltd’s approach to assessing and controlling noise is compliant with WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>