British ministers have instructed High Speed Two to evaluate reducing train speeds from 224mph to 186mph as a cost-control measure, potentially saving billions of pounds and accelerating the project's launch into the 2030s. HS2 Ltd will assess the feasibility of the lower speed while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander commissioned a report before summer recess, as the overall budget is expected to exceed £100 billion when restated in 2026 prices.
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British ministers have instructed High Speed Two to evaluate reducing train speeds from 224mph to 186mph as a cost-control measure, potentially saving billions of pounds and accelerating the project's launch into the 2030s. HS2 Ltd will assess the feasibility of the lower speed while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander commissioned a report before summer recess, as the overall budget is expected to exceed £100 billion when restated in 2026 prices.