U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to push ahead with the HS2 high-speed rail project linking London to northern England, despite political opposition and spiraling costs. Johnson aims to announce his decision to proceed with HS2 on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter. U.K. high-speed rail project wins backing from ChancellorThe project is highly sensitive politically for Johnson’s government. HS2 trains will reach speeds of 225 miles (362 kilometers) per hour, faster than most other high-speed lines in the world. On the High Speed 1 Channel Tunnel line, Eurostar trains to and from continental Europe reach 186 mph and domestic services 140 mph.

Source: National Post February 11, 2020 16:41 UTC