The rising costs and delivery times of HS2

HS2 phase 1

London Euston to Birmingham

Originally due to open by the end of 2026 but could be pushed back until 2031

Costing £40.5bn – £42.75bn

HS2 phase 2a

Birmingham to Crewe

May open in 2031

Costing £4bn – £4.5bn

HS2 phase 2b

Full line to Leeds and Manchester

Due to open in 2032-33 but could be seven years later, in 2040

Costing £36bn – £40.5bn

HS2 phase 1

London Euston to Birmingham

Originally due to open by the end of 2026 but could be pushed back until 2031

Costing £40.5bn – £42.75bn

 

HS2 phase 2a

Birmingham to Crewe

May open in 2031

Costing £4bn – £4.5bn

 

HS2 phase 2b

Full line to Leeds and Manchester

Due to open in 2032-33 but could be seven years later,

in 2040

Costing £36bn – £40.5bn