Landowners on an axed HS2 route are feeling “suicidal” due to the lack of action by the Government-owned company responsible for building the high-speed railway, MPs heard.
Rail consultant Trevor Parkin, who has co-authored several technical papers relating to HS2 and frequently voiced opposition to parts of the project, said HS2 Ltd officials are “dragging their feet” – possibly in the hope of another policy U-turn following a general election.
