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HS2 was doomed to be a mess, say insiders - due to a 'problem in this country'

"I can't answer those questions currently," says Lord Peter Hendy. More than 15 years have passed since the idea to build a high-speed railway up the west coast of England was first announced, and I ...
The Guardian

Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham but it may do the opposite Plans to change the size of HS2 trains to maximise capacity are likely to inflate ...
Computer Weekly

IR35 public sector reforms: HS2 finalises £6.2m settlement with HMRC over compliance failings

High Speed Two (HS2), the public body responsible for developing the UK’s high-speed rail network, has confirmed it paid HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) a final settlement of £6.2m for failing to comply ...