HS2 case uses 'fragile numbers' and outdated research

Name: HS2 case uses 'fragile numbers' and outdated research
Uploaded: 2013-09-09T05:53:50.000Z
Duration: 2 min 32 s
Description: The estimated benefits of the planned HS2 high-speed rail link are dwindling as costs rise, a group of MPs has said.

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A group of MPs has said the government's case for the planned high-speed rail link is based on 'fragile numbers' and research that is out of date.

The estimated benefits of HS2 are dwindling as costs rise.

Richard Westcott reports.

9 September 2013