UK PM Johnson backs high speed rail project, defying criticism over rising costs

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for HS2 - a high-speed rail project connecting London to northern England

LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the “green signal” for a high speed rail line connecting London to northern England on Tuesday, defying critics of the overbudget project and underlining his willingness to spend big on infrastructure.

A review was carried out last year into whether HS2 should still go ahead, after its predicted cost rose to a reported 106 billion pounds , almost double the bill five years ago. HS2 is one of the few issues causing unrest in Johnson’s Conservative Party since he won a large majority in parliament. Johnson responded defiantly: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed by the people at this stage.”

The government has already spent 7.4 billion pounds on HS2 without laying down any tracks. However, the physical work has started, with buildings demolished, land cleared and utilities rerouted.FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen on perimeter boarding at the HS2 high speed rail link construction site in Euston, London, Britain, December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

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