Sir Jeremy Heywood reportedly analysing high-speed rail line to trim costs and gauge whether £55bn project can maintain within budgetBritain’s most senior civil servant,Sir Jeremy Heywood, is reviewing HS2 as fears grow that the high-speed railway cannot be built within its £55bn budget in its current form.
Heywood, or the cabinet secretary and head of the civil service,has been quietly investigating HS2 in an effort to sever costly elements. He is expected to report to ministers by the summer. Campaigners opposed to the project believe this could lead to less compensation for businesses and homeowners whose properties are affected by construction.
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Source: theguardian.com