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Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save billions.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A statement by the Secretary of State for Transport on resetting HS2, including measures to improve delivery, reduce costs and speed up completion.
Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property.
There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption.
Submit your views on East West Rail's (EWR) plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor by 9 June 2026.
The Better Connected strategy establishes a shared vision to deliver a safe, reliable, affordable and accessible transport system for people across England.
Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England.
Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead.
Secretary of State for Transport announces £27 billion strategy to maintain, upgrade and improve England’s major roads, boosting safety, growth and connectivity.
Road Investment Strategy 3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England's roads over the next 5 years.
New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision‑making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers.
New UK–Welsh rail agreement gives Wales a bigger say in services, working together to deliver better and more reliable journeys and with a commitment to providing bilingual customer information.
Announces the publication of a new MoU with the Welsh Government and outlines how both governments will work together on rail reform.
The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier.
Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, delivery progress, community impacts, land and property.
Communities and local leaders will benefit from new powers introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
These changes allow passengers to claim Delay Repay compensation faster and the rail industry to invest in improvements across the UK.
Government freezes rail fares, saving passengers £600 million and easing cost‑of‑living pressures as it rebuilds a better, more reliable railway.
The Secretary of State for Transport corrects a small error in departmental forecasts used to support government’s carbon budget and growth delivery plan.
A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales.
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