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HS2 ‘a casebook example of how not to run a major project’, MPs say

Scathing committee report lambasts DfT and HS2 for failing to work together effectively

The Guardian - UK

HS2 is an example of ‘how not to run a project’ and may not even reach Birmingham, MPs find

Even if the slimmed down project is delivered it will ‘bring very poor value for money’, damning report finds

The Independent UK

HS2 an example of ‘how not to run a major project’, report finds

A cross-party group of MPs warned there is ‘a reputational risk to the UK’ because of the project.

The Independent UK

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HS2 in ‘very serious situation’ and needs 'fundamental reset', boss warns

Warning issued as HS2 Ltd publishes update outlining progress in building 140-mile line between London and West Midlands

Evening Standard

HS2 boss issues stark warning for 2025

More than 31,000 people are employed on the programme

The Independent UK

Government still does not know how much HS2 will cost, MPs told

The new chief executive of HS2 declined to apologise for the project building a £100 million bat ‘shed’.

The Independent UK

HS2 boss blames failure to control costs on rush to start work

Mark Wild says ‘fundamental reset’ needed, as Department for Transport admits it has no final cost estimate

The Guardian - UK

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HS2 costs could hit £66bn, progress report says

This is up from the last estimate for phase one – £49 to £57 billion – from November 2023.

Evening Standard

Cost of HS2 could pass £80bn as estimated bill jumps 15% in a year

Projected bill includes price of building HS2 station at Euston, with a budget of about £5bn

The Guardian - UK

HS2 cost 'soars by £9bn' bringing total estimate of high-speed rail link to £80bn

Leaked report puts new figure on 225mph link between Euston and Curzon Street stations

Evening Standard

Euston station: Redesign will mean shared concourse for HS2 and mainline trains

Extending HS2 to the North of England depends on successful opening of first section between Birmingham and London, admits rail minister

Evening Standard

Finishing HS2 and getting it to Euston 'even bigger challenge than completing Crossrail', says rail minister

Lord Hendy says vision for Euston is to integrate new HS2 station with mainline rail station and bigger Tube station

Evening Standard

It is ‘obvious’ HS2 should extend into Euston, says rail minister

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill was speaking as he revealed two new tunnel boring machines.

Evening Standard

Review into rail fare-dodging enforcement after ‘egregious’ prosecutions

‘Where people have made genuine mistakes they shouldn’t be prosecuted’ says transport secretary Louise Haigh

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

'Years of delay' before new HS2 station at Euston gets off ground, warns public spending watchdog

Report lists disastrous impact of Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay high-speed rail link

Evening Standard

New Elizabeth line station at Bond Street will be my parting gift, says Andy Byford

The new station at Bond Street will be the ‘jewel in the crown’ for Crossrail

The Independent UK

Residents ‘nervous’ about returning to homes after fatal gas explosion

Some people are being allowed to return to properties in south London a week after Sahara Salman, four, died in the blast.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line: Bond Street to open when Crossrail sections integrate in autumn

TfL boss Andy Byford gives update on integration of lines’ three sections after almost half a million journeys were made on the £20bn new railway’s launch day

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Evening Standard

Crazy for Crossrail: hordes expected at Elizabeth line opening next week

Peak interest in the Elizabeth line’s launch has reopened talk of the Crossrail 2 project

Evening Standard

When did Bond Street station open on the Elizabeth Line and why was it delayed?

The opening date was delayed due to construction problems dating back to 2014

The Independent UK

Years late, London's 'game-changer' subway line set to open

A new rail line that builders say will transform travel in London is set to open

Evening Standard

Citymapper launches Elizabeth Line travel planner ahead of opening

Citymapper has launched a travel planner for the Elizabeth Line in anticipation of its long-awaited opening this month.

Evening Standard

Big changes at top of TfL as executive team reduced

A reshuffle at the top of Transport for London will see a long-serving executive depart and the chief executive of Crossrail leave once the line opens.

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