Rishi Sunak pushes to axe northern HS2 rail line ahead of Tory conference

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

LONDON (AP) — The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England. British media reported that an announcement is expected this week that the line will end in Birmingham – 100 miles (160 kilometers) from London — rather than further north in Manchester. The Conservative government insists no final decision has b…

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

LONDON (AP) -- The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

LONDON (AP) -- The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

LONDON (AP) — The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.

High-speed rail was touted as a game-changer in Britain. Costs are making the government think twice

LONDON (AP) — The British government confirmed Sunday it may scrap a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England.