HS2 northern plans on chopping block as Sunak and Hunt mull further cuts

By Daniel Gayne2023-09-15T09:53:00

HS2 is once again under threat of cuts, with the prime minister and chancellor reportedly meeting to discuss savings potential of axing the northern stretch of the scheme.

The high-speed rail project has already seen a major phasing delay this year, with the Euston station site mothballed and the timetable for the second phase set back.

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