Britain's Billions: The HS2 Debacle Unfolds The latest estimate for the UK's troubled high speed rail project, HS2, has sent shockwaves through Westminster and beyond. At a staggering £102.
7 billion, the total cost of the railway now dwarfs even the most optimistic predictions.
A significant portion of this increase – two thirds, according to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander – can be attributed to works being omitted from the original plans or delivered inefficiently.