Britain Has Already Spent £2 Billion on Euston HS2 Hub and Costs Could Double
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The UK government should rework plans for its high-speed rail network terminus in London amid spiralling costs, the budget watchdog said, a further setback for a project that’s already seen £2 billion spent on preliminary works.
The National Audit Office wants the construction of the Euston station reviewed during the two-year pause for the project, as repeated changes and work interruptions have already escalated costs. Therefore, it was vital to “reassess the expectations,” the NAO added.