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

Two-thirds of the increase in cost is due to an underestimate of costs by the previous government, inefficient delivery, and to works being missed from the scope of the original plan, according to the government. One third of the increase is due to inflation, Alexander said.


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