HS2 was meant to put the Midlands at the centre. So what went so wrong?

Name: HS2 was meant to put the Midlands at the centre. So what went so wrong?
Uploaded: 2026-05-20T13:49:22.996Z
Channel: Nick Dee
Description: A new review is expected to point to political pressure and the pursuit of very high speeds as factors behind HS two’s problems. Ministers are preparing to set out a reset for the line, including a new timetable and price tag.

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May 20, 2026 1:49 PMPublished May 20, 2026 1:49 PM

A new review is expected to point to political pressure and the pursuit of very high speeds as factors behind HS two’s problems. Ministers are preparing to set out a reset for the line, including a new timetable and price tag.

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