HS2 could be delayed to mitigate cost rises, says project boss

By Daniel Gayne2023-03-03T11:14:00

Inflation has had ’significant’ impact on project

The boss of HS2 Ltd has admitted the firm is exploring the possibility of delays to the delivery of the rail megaproject with the government.

It follows repeated reports that major cuts and delays are being considered by ministers, despite reassurances in last autumn’s budget.

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