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HS2 Failings Blamed on High-Speed Focus and Political Pressure
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.
18 May, 10:07 — 18 May, 11:33
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BBCHigh30d ago
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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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
The failings surrounding the HS2 rail project are partly due to a focus on achieving the highest possible speeds and political pressure for progress on the scheme, a review is expected to find.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: BBC · 18 May, 10:07|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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