HS2 cuts could turn line into ‘shuttle service’ between Acton and Birmingham, says infrastructure chief

By Dave Rogers2023-09-29T10:05:00

John Armitt’s comments come as unions demand ministers call emergency summit to get project “back on track”

Sir John Armitt has said the consequence of cutting HS2 will be to turn the country’s flagship infrastructure scheme into little more than a “shuttle” between west London and Birmingham.

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