UK approves £106bn high-speed railway despite soaring cost
The first stage is due to open as late as 2031
11 February 2020 - 19:09
London — Britain said on Tuesday it will begin full construction of its new high-speed railway line in April following years of delays, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed the project despite soaring costs.
Johnson said the entire HS2 line linking London to central and northern England would go ahead, rejecting criticism of its ballooning price tag and impact on the environment...
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