We answer your HS2 questionsWhat is HS2 and how much will it cost? After more than three years of debate in parliament, the HS2 bill gained royal assent on 23 February. HS2 is on its way but bid troubles and snap election could still derail project Read moreThe official total cost for HS2, as set out in the 2015 spending review, is £55.7bn, which, according to the government, is value for money. HS2 will provide a huge boost for engineering, generating £8.6bn of major civil engineering deals. The idea is for HS2 to meet Crossrail at a new Old Oak Common station in west London when it opens in 2026, if all goes to plan.

Source: The Guardian April 28, 2017 06:11 UTC