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Naturalist and broadcaster says £106bn rail scheme will destroy 700 wildlife sites
Minister omits eastern leg to Yorkshire in statement on high-speed rail project
Advanced transport college receives double blow from inspectors’ reports
Political sensitivities could be outweighed by workers’ construction expertise
Relief for sceptical local leaders as Shapps gives assurances on regional rail boost
It is an inescapable fact that — as with most projects — budgets and timetables expand
PM’s decision in theory marks end of decade of turmoil but is unlikely to bring debate to a halt
The government must now restore oversight of the rail scheme
From its launch in 2009, the scheme has received mixed reports
£106bn project to be split in three with new High Speed North delivery body
Boris Johnson offers £5bn for buses and bikes among plans to stall Tory revolt
Planning on London terminus well behind schedule with costs still not fixed
Boris Johnson expected to decide within days on first phase of 250mph railway
Prime minister lambasts ‘hopeless’ and ‘profligate’ management of rail project
Scrap it or save it? The answer will reveal much about the PM’s willingness to take brave decisions
Rail project faces increased jeopardy after National Audit Office’s damning assessment
Contractors told to slow down as Treasury examines soaring costs
Oakervee report gives lukewarm support and recommends part of phase 2 be paused
Prime minister fears fallout from cancelling transport project designed to help the north
Ministers should back HS2 but reduce costs and restore oversight
Warning at ‘watershed moment’ comes as prime minister is set to act on latest official report
Report suggests costs could be reduced by cutting number of trains per hour from 18 to 14
Report highlights huge economic boost as official review considers axing section to Leeds
Property owners on high-speed rail route complain of payment delays and undervaluations
Rail line could be shortened and trains run at slower speeds to save money
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