Infrastructure and Projects Authority says HS2 is "unachievable"

[Dan G]

I don't know why they say that but this is on the front page of the Telegraph this morning.



Also apparently the Euston station is "impossible" to deliver for less than £2.6bn (though I guess that depends on what is being specified, though I doubt it's an open-air station!).

 

[Mag_seven]

Already being discussed here;

More Delay for HS2?

No one has claimed there is reduced costs, even HMT acknowledges it will cost more by delaying. It’s all about HMT cash flow and increasing chances of a pre-election tax cut. I am surprised that is legal. HMT ought to be getting us the best bang for our bucks, and delaying the project...

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