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HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

•May 19, 2026•1 min read

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

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The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.