The Department and HS2 Ltd do not have the skills and capabilities needed to successfully deliver the programme. The Public Accounts Committee has repeatedly raised concerns over the Department and HS2 Ltd having the skills and capability they need. Following the cancellation of Phase 2, HS2 Ltd now needs to reinforce its capability, such as in commercial management, and focus its culture on the singular purpose of delivering Phase 1 for the lowest feasible cost. The company now has new leade...

The Department and HS2 Ltd do not have the skills and capabilities needed to successfully deliver the programme. The Public Accounts Committee has repeatedly raised concerns over the Department and HS2 Ltd having the skills and capability they need. Following the cancellation of Phase 2, HS2 Ltd now needs to reinforce its capability, such as in commercial management, and focus its culture on the singular purpose of delivering Phase 1 for the lowest feasible cost. The company now has new leadership in Mark Wild, who brings experience of delivering Crossrail and is tasked with delivering the programme’s reset. There are also likely to be change Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. part of the reset, a comprehensive change programme to reshape the organisation so that it has the skills and capabilities needed to deliver HS2. The reset programme is expected to conclude in 2026. The new CEO