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HS2 trains could run 16% slower than planned to save billions, minister says

The head of HS2 Ltd will report by mid-July on how slowing down trains could affect the project's cost and delivery date. HS2 trains could run at slower speeds than originally planned as part of a drive to keep the costs of the major rail project down. Reducing the controversial high-speed rail's top speed from its planned 360kph (223mph) could save "billions and bring ... [3348 chars]

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