The High Speed 2 programme has many interdependent elements, including stations, infrastructure and railway systems. We raised concerns in our previous report that, given the scale of the programme and its future impact on the rail network, if the Department does not give enough attention to managing the interdependencies within the programme and other rail programmes, passengers and other services could suffer.38 From Crossrail, we have also seen the problems that can arise from poor integra...

The High Speed 2 programme has many interdependent elements, including stations, infrastructure and railway systems. We raised concerns in our previous report that, given the scale of the programme and its future impact on the rail network, if the Department does not give enough attention to managing the interdependencies within the programme and other rail programmes, passengers and other services could suffer.38 From Crossrail, we have also seen the problems that can arise from poor integration of railway systems, and the delays and cost increases that this can cause.39 In our report on the programme 31 Qq 5, 40 32 Q 53; Letter from Departm Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Response status: under_consideration