The Latest Breaking News from HS2

Minister Simon Lightwood refused to deny reports that the Government is looking at re-extending the high speed line north from Birmingham

Thanks to a ministerial sleight of hand, the cost to Wales, already plagued by poor rail services, has been huge, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

Lisa Nandy indicates Louise Haigh considering plan for high-speed route to terminate in central London

Train Talk: What is going on at the West Coast main line hub – and can five points fix it?

Plus, water companies must pay customers £158m for leaks & pollution

The Transport Secretary giveth, the Transport Secretary taketh away. Louise Haigh has given the strongest signal yet that HS2 will run to London Euston. At the same time, she announced a delay in the decision over the Lower Thames Crossing, the new £9 billion link between Kent and Essex, until…

The government is expected to make an announcement around the time of the Budget

An official announcement is expected at the Budget on October 30

Extending high-speed line at both ends would let government charge more for rights to run it, rail leaders say