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44. HS2 £2BN write-off! Reversing Beeching cancelled & Royal Mail train alternative
1 hour 10 minutes Posted Aug 1, 2024 at 11:00 am.
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HS2 cancellation of Phase 2 north of Birmingham means writing off £2 billion of costs.

Restoring Your Railways (often referred to as ‘Reversing Beeching’) is cancelled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves… and Richard is jumping for joy. Meanwhile, HS2 from Old Oak Common to Euston appears to be safe – for now.
75,000 fare evasion prosecutions are officially judged unlawful – we speak to a leading lawyer on the subject about what happens next.
Royal Mail’s decision to quit rail – Varamis Rail tells us why they might have the answer...
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