HS2 news
G&T drafted in to review cost rises on HS2 civils contracts
Cost-plus contracts blamed for 90% of hikes
HS2 eyeing 2030 completion date for Phase 1
Interim chair also criticises contractors’ cost-plus contracts, saying they don’t give ‘me any real levers’ for firms to improve performance
DfT says cost of completing HS2 phase to Birmingham will be up to £54bn
Rail minister says price will be lower than delivery company’s latest estimate
Northern Powerhouse Rail protected as crucial HS2 bill to progress despite cancellation
Phase 2b legislation included in government’s legislative agenda
Skills centre at mothballed HS2 Euston site completed as talks about scheme’s future drag on
Job includes building accommodation block for thousands of workers
HS2 joint venture gets new boss
New arrival begins at EKFB team in December
Labour recommits to Northern Powerhouse Rail – but no promise to deliver HS2
Both schemes were previously Labour manifesto commitments
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