Revised plans slow construction of UK’s high-speed rail link

by   CIJ UK
2015-09-10   11:10
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Construction on the UK’s HS2 high speed rail link, connecting London with Birmingham, may now take an additional seven years to complete after project bosses revised plans for London’s busy Euston train station. The proposed plan, which still needs to be approved by parliament, would be carried out in two phases to minimize passenger disruptions. The GBP 2.25bn redevelopment is expected to break ground in 2017, with completion foreseen in 2033, rather than 2026.

The plans call for the demolition of homes and businesses to the west of the existing station, where the first six high-speed rail platforms will go up. The first phase is expected to be completed by 2026. An additional five platforms will be installed within the existing Euston station by 2033. A bright yellow roof would be put over the station’s high-speed rail platforms.