Readers are responding to an article calling for the HS2 rail project to be scrapped, debating whether it is a 'white elephant' or a vital addition to Britain's rail network.

HS2 board members are facing criticism for enjoying £500 taxpayer-funded dinners, with critics urging them to focus on reducing the spiraling costs of the beleaguered high-speed rail project instead.

The High-Speed 2 (HS2) rail project in the UK is undergoing a "reset," with new announcements revealing potential costs up to £102.7 billion and trains that will operate slower than initially planned, reflecting delays and budget overruns.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is undergoing a "reset," with new cost estimates reaching up to £102.7 billion and trains expected to be slower than initially planned, amidst delays and budget overruns.

UK ministers reportedly considered abandoning the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway project earlier this year, as analysis concluded that decommissioning the scheme could cost as much as continuing its construction.

An expert warns that plans to change the size of HS2 trains, intended to maximize capacity and prevent service problems north of Birmingham, could instead lead to reduced capacity, fewer seats, and slower services in the northern parts of the UK, while also inflating costs.

Heathrow Airport has issued a warning that the costs associated with its proposed third runway project could escalate into an HS2-style spiral, prompting a proposal to establish an oversight panel to manage the project's budget.

The UK government is exploring options to reduce the cost of the much-delayed London to Birmingham HS2 railway line, including potentially cutting train speeds.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is reportedly facing a new challenge, exploring options to reduce train speeds as a measure to save money.

The HS2 high-speed rail project in the UK is reportedly facing a new challenge, considering a reduction in train speeds as a measure to save money.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is reportedly facing a new challenge as it considers reducing the speed of its trains as a measure to save money.

Project’s managers hope to reach new deal with suppliers to peg back runaway costs of high-speed scheme

Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched an investigation into a suspected corruption scheme involving the illegal diversion of 50 20-foot containers of palm oil, valued at GHS25.8 million, into the local market. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the OSP said the consignment — originally declared as transit cargo destined for Burkina Faso — was unlawfully rerouted into Ghana's domestic market without the payment of applicable duties and taxes, resulting ...

The Financial Times reports that HS2 paid consultancies £65 million last year, leading up to a 'reset' of the long-delayed railway project, which is likely to raise questions about taxpayer-funded spending.

A new review has reignited calls to scrap the HS2 high-speed rail project in Britain, with critics labeling it a 'white elephant' and advocating for funds to be redirected to urban transit.

This article provides an overview of significant infrastructure development in Britain over the past four decades, from the Channel Tunnel to HS2.

The UK government has admitted that the HS2 high-speed railway project's cost could increase to £102.7 billion, with the first trains now delayed until 2039, according to a new official estimate.

An architectural firm has been penalized with a fine of Shs2.7 billion in connection with the expansion project of the Kabira Country Club.

Failings in the HS2 high-speed rail project are being attributed to an excessive focus on achieving high speeds and undue political pressure. This assessment highlights underlying issues in the project's development and management.

Uganda has reported a significant increase in its electricity exports, which have risen by 34 percent to reach Shs267 billion.

UK Ministers have instructed High Speed Two (HS2) to evaluate whether reducing train speeds from 224mph to 186mph could help cut the spiraling budget and accelerate the project's launch.

A major HS2 contractor warns that doubling tariffs on imported steel will increase costs for the UK construction industry, further exacerbated by rising steel and concrete prices due to the Iran war.

The HS2 high-speed rail project in the UK is reportedly facing a new challenge: considering cutting the speed of its trains as a measure to save money.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is reportedly facing a new challenge, with proposals to reduce train speeds being considered as a measure to cut escalating costs.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is reportedly facing the challenge of potentially reducing train speeds as a measure to save money.

Matthew Wiggins, a celebrity dog trainer, is suing the government for £8 million, claiming that the uncertainty and disruption caused by the HS2 rail line project have severely damaged his business.

The HS2 high-speed rail project in the UK is facing criticism over its estimated £100 billion cost, with commentators suggesting alternative uses for the substantial investment.

The HS2 high-speed rail line from London to Northern England is facing massively escalating costs, with the project being described as 'obscene expensive' and 'massively oversized folly'.

An analysis explores the potential for the full HS2 high-speed rail line to still be constructed. This possibility is discussed despite recent setbacks and controversies surrounding the project.

The UK government has informed MPs that the price tag for the high-speed rail line, HS2, has increased by £20 billion, now reaching up to £102.7 billion, with completion not expected until the 2040s.

The UK Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, is set to announce the latest cost estimates and a completion timetable for the troubled HS2 high-speed rail project, with backers hoping the budget remains below £100 billion.

The Bank of Ghana has reportedly failed to publish its 2025 financial statements, a move that is in violation of the Bank of Ghana Act. This non-compliance raises concerns regarding transparency and regulatory adherence, while Republic Bank Ghana PLC separately reported a GHS288m profit for 2025.

Road infrastructure and salaries are the primary focus of Wakiso's Shs296 billion budget priorities.

The UK government is exploring options to reduce the cost of the much-delayed London to Birmingham HS2 railway line, including potentially operating trains at slower speeds than initially planned.

UK ministers are reportedly set to instruct HS2 to explore options for slower trains on the new rail line as a measure to cut billions from the spiraling costs of the project.

The HS2 high-speed rail project is reportedly facing a new challenge, considering a reduction in train speeds as a measure to save money amid ongoing financial pressures.

The HS2 high-speed rail project in the UK is reportedly facing a new challenge, with proposals to reduce train speeds as a measure to save money.

Entebbe Mayor Rulinda is reportedly linked to a suspicious transfer of Shs270 million, allegedly tied to the M23 rebel group.

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole/Bamboi, Yussif Suleimana, has donated a cheque of GHS 200,000 to the Bole Teacher Training College committee tasked with establishing a new teacher training college in the district. The donation comes amidst calls for unity and development among residents. The contribution was […]