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Ministers to Consider Slower HS2 Trains to Cut Costs

Filed: Mar 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: UK ministers explore reducing HS2 train speeds to save on rising costs.
WHO: UK ministers
WHAT: considering slower trains for HS2
WHEN: Mar 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: to cut costs of spiraling bill
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