Cost of HS2 tops £43bn as contractors brace for criticism over spiralling budget

By Dave Rogers2026-03-23T19:14:00

Details of expected construction cost and opening timetable due by summer, government promises

More than £43bn has been spent on building HS2 so far with the government today pledging a fresh attempt to cut the building programme and construction cost.

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