Why has HS2 ended up being so expensive?
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from Economics | The Guardian on (#6F27Q)
The project is shrouded in uncertainty and other countries' railway constructions appear to be cheaper
The future of Britain's high-speed railway project is again shrouded in uncertainty, with Downing Street apparently considering axing the route north of Birmingham to Manchester amid concern over escalating costs. So why exactly is HS2 so expensive?
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