Overview
- HS2 has advised the government that the previously stated 2029–2033 window for Birmingham–London services is no longer achievable.
- The organisation says it is at an advanced stage of a comprehensive reset and is finalising a new range of credible cost and schedule estimates.
- HS2 reports 2025 construction progress including excavation of all 23 miles of deep-bore tunnels on the opening section and delivery of 70% of earthworks.
- The June spending review committed £25.3bn over four years to deliver the London Euston–West Midlands section, providing near‑term funding certainty.
- Management changes include tougher cost controls, a strengthened leadership team, more front‑line construction roles, and a focus on completing the Old Oak Common–Birmingham phase.