HS2 Rail Line to Extend to Euston Station

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh indicated that the HS2 high-speed rail line will extend to Euston Station in London, rejecting the less central Old Oak Common terminus. Despite the project's escalating costs, now over £60 billion, the government is poised to confirm this decision in the upcoming Budget on October 30. The move follows criticisms of previous plans to stop the line at Old Oak Common, which would have required passengers to transfer to the Elizabeth Line to reach central London. The announcement comes after former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the line, leaving the project's fate uncertain. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to adjust fiscal rules to accommodate the project's financial demands. The decision reflects a broader effort to rectify issues inherited from prior administrations, particularly concerning the West Coast mainline.