HS2 programme chief Mark Wild tells MPs that the project’s updated estimated cost of about £100 billion is “terrible news,” while also arguing that the government “had lost control” of the rail programme. Wild, who has been brought in to oversee HS2 after previous roles helping manage the Crossrail project, makes his comments as parliament considers the latest figures and the project’s continued delivery challenges. He acknowledges the negative impact of the cost increase and points to problems in how the programme has been managed. At the same time, Wild says he is convinced HS2 will not be delayed any further, presenting assurances that the project can continue on its current timetable. The accounts focus on his testimony to MPs, combining criticism of past oversight with a forward-looking position on delivery timelines. Overall, the reports reflect both concern about rising costs and a stated expectation that further schedule slippage will be avoided.
HS2 leader Mark Wild says £100bn price is “terrible news” but predicts no further delays
HS2 programme chief Mark Wild tells MPs that the project’s updated estimated cost of about £100 billion is “terrible news,” while also arguing that the government “had lost control” of the rail progra...
- Mark Wild tells MPs the updated HS2 estimate of about £100 billion is “terrible news.”
- Wild says the government “had lost control” of the rail programme.
- Wild is overseeing HS2 after being brought in to help manage delivery, with Crossrail cited in coverage.
- He says he is convinced HS2 will not be delayed any further.
- The reports describe Wild’s comments as part of parliamentary scrutiny of HS2’s cost and timing.
Mark Wild, who was parachuted in to rescue HS2 after doing the same for Crossrail, told MPs today that he was convinced it would not be delayed any further.
3 months agoMark Wild, who was parachuted in to rescue HS2 after doing the same for Crossrail, told MPs today that he was convinced it would not be delayed any further.
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