The Department’s plans for Euston carry huge risks given the uncertainties about its scope, cost, funding, schedule and delivery model. In the 2024 Autumn budget, the government confirmed that HS2 would terminate at London Euston rather than Old Oak Common in West London, but the scope of the work needed at Euston is unclear. The task at Euston is significant as there is not only the construction of the HS2 station and potential allowance for future expansion, but also redevelopment of the ex...

The Department’s plans for Euston carry huge risks given the uncertainties about its scope, cost, funding, schedule and delivery model. In the 2024 Autumn budget, the government confirmed that HS2 would terminate at London Euston rather than Old Oak Common in West London, but the scope of the work needed at Euston is unclear. The task at Euston is significant as there is not only the construction of the HS2 station and potential allowance for future expansion, but also redevelopment of the existing Network Rail station, the underground station and the surrounding area, all within an extremely tight space. The Department has not yet decided on Type: conclusion | Number: 6 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. in Summer 2025 and will include an update on progress on Euston. The department is also responding to the Committee’s letter of 6 March 2025 requesting an update on the HS2 Euston tunnelling schedule.