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HS2: who's right?

The HS2 high -speed rail project has turned into one of the most controversial and costly of the modern era. There are strong and passionately held views for and against  and a decision about its future could come from Boris Johnson as early as this week. The Guardian has attempted to capture the key issues

4 February 2020

  • A proposed HS2 train in front of Winsford train station

    Northern Powerhouse Rail: backers say HS2 is vital to its success

  • A guided bus at Leigh bus station.

    HS2's northern critics: 'We don't need it but we'll be paying for it'

3 February 2020

  • Alstom’s proposed design for an HS2 train.

    At £307m per mile of track, can the cost of HS2 be justified?

  • An artist’s impression of Curzon Street station in central Birmingham, which would be built as part of the HS2 project.

    HS2 will spark regeneration, say city leaders on the route

2 February 2020

  • Broadwells wood in Warwickshire

    Fears grow over HS2's potential impact on biodiversity

  • HS2 engineering support Arup train

    Will HS2 really help cut the UK’s carbon footprint?

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