1 of 1
Story summary
- High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd's goal to operate trains between Birmingham and London by 2029–2033 cannot be achieved.
- The project has faced significant challenges, prompting Mark Wild, CEO of HS2 Ltd, to call for a 'reset' of its cost and schedule and to set a path forward for 2026 and beyond.
- In 2025, HS2 reported progress with 70% of earthworks completed along the 140-mile route.