Government’s own review says HS2 will exceed £100bn

By Hamish Champ2020-01-20T09:53:00

Unpublished report suggests costs will rise from £88bn to £106bn

The cost of HS2 is likely to soar to more than £100bn, according to an unpublished government report.

The document, which has been seen by the Financial Times, says that the budget for the controversial high-speed rail link could increase from the current level of £88bn to £106bn. It was originally forecast to cost £34bn.

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