12 Feb 2020 11:43
I have massive admiration for the UK national press of all political pursuasions - including BBC online - and their valued ability to dig down through the spin to get at the facts, though newer paywalls have removed some of the variety online. But on this issue I feel let down, as both of the long industry inside commentaries below were a revelation. Obviously the editorial point of view comes through and the actual decision went ahead within hours, as those with shares in Balfour Beatty, Kier Group and Costain can testify (I am not in the industry or a holder of anything related but am pleased with the go-ahead).
https://www.railmagazine.com/research-hub/comment/comment-special-let-s-get-hs2-done
And for those who like detail (and cost detail) the gold-plating was a revelation possibly noone else has covered:
https://www.railmagazine.com/research-hub/comment/comment-from-the-archives-r892-build-hs2-in-full-says-review