A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
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