ICE wants lessons learned from HS2 cancellation

Peter Plisner Contributing Writer rail@bauermedia.co.uk

THE Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has warned that decision-makers must learn lessons from the cancellation of HS2’s northern leg. One year after then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak scrapped Phase 2 of the high-speed project, a 17-page briefing note, The cancellation of HS2’s northern leg- learning lessons, has been drawn from interviews and written submissions from key decision-makers involved throughout HS2’s lifecycle. The report said the benefits of projects must be clearly defined and communicated, to provide clarity and consistency about the project’s purpose for politicians and decision-makers, the media and the public. In the case of HS2, it said: “The lack of clear transport objectives meant the strategic need was not clear.” There was also concern about the construction contracts, with the original seven becoming just four after contractors combined…

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