Government says HS2 could add £15bn to the economy per year

Posted on 12 Sep 2013 by Tim Brown

Sceptics not convinced

A new report by KPMG and commissioned by HS2 Ltd, says the HS2 rail project could boost the UK economy by £15bn a year.

High Speed Two will link London to Birmingham and the North with 225mph trains
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin presented the findings at the Institute of Civil Engineers yesterday as the government looked to strengthen the case for the new rail line. The report, from accountants KPMG, says that regions outside London will…

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