Public doubts on HS2 time and costs

Most people back the HS2 high-speed rail project but few think the £33 billion scheme will be completed on time and within budget, according to a survey.

As many as 52% are in favour of HS2, the first phase of which, between London and Birmingham, is scheduled to be ready by 2026. Only 18% are against it and 30% are uncertain, the survey of 1,599 adults conducted by market research firm Consumer Intelligence found%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%