HS2: Heidi Alexander to Set Out True Cost of Rail Project The latest developments surrounding the High Speed 2 (HS2) project have underscored the perils of government overreach and the pitfalls of allowing politics to dictate infrastructure priorities.
As Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander prepares to unveil a revised estimate of HS2's costs, it is clear that this £100 billion behemoth has been beset by mismanagement, poor planning, and an alarming lack of accountability.
Alexander's announcement will include a proposed reduction in train speeds from 360km/h to 320km/h.