The Latest Breaking News from HS2

Jeremy Hunt says ministers committed to HS2 running ‘all the way to Euston’ – as it happened

Comments come after reports that north-south railway route could terminate to the west of London; chancellor also says ‘best tax cut right now is a cut in inflation’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

HS2 in CHAOS as Tories won't deny £60bn rail scheme may not run to London Euston

Britain's flagship HS2 rail could end up only running to the suburn of Old Oak Common in West London rather than the central Euston location as the shambles sparks fears the Birmingham to Crewe and Manchester legs could also be scrapped in their entirety

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Government refuses to deny reports HS2 may not run to central London

Soaring inflation reportedly means the high speed rail project may run to west London’s suburbs instead.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon and Andy Burnham in 'secret' talks to 'force' UK hand on HS2

NICOLA Sturgeon has held "secret" talks with Manchester Mayor Andry Burnham in a bid to get UK ministers to spend £3 billion to connect…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023

HS2 launches latest jobs drive for next cohort to work on high-speed rail project

Forty roles are up for grabs in fields such as engineering and procurement on the huge infrastructure project

Birmingham Post · Jan 4, 2023

HS2 protesters who occupied tunnel near Euston station to face retrial

High court overturns acquittal of six activists charged with aggravated trespass at London site

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Ministers think trains are just too much bother. That’s why they are so relaxed about the strikes

As fewer and fewer people use them, it seems railways are regarded as no longer essential, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Transport secretary insists rail dispute 'on the path' to being resolved during Manchester visit

Mark Harper admits services on the railway are not good enough

Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022

Revealed: £2.6bn grand design for Euston station

Plans for the new HS2 station at Euston boast the longest concourse in the UK and a direct underground link with Euston Square station

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2022

Next phase of Digbeth tram extension begins

High Street opened up to traffic as preparation work begins to lay track which will connect district to HS2

Birmingham Post · Nov 25, 2022