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HS2 Failings Blamed on High-Speed Focus and Political Pressure

An upcoming review by Sir Stephen Lovegrove attributes HS2's failures to an excessive focus on high speeds and political pressure, resulting in ballooning costs and delays. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to confirm missed 2033 targets and an updated price tag likely exceeding £100bn.

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HS2high-speed railinfrastructurecost overrunproject delaystransport reviewgold-plating

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