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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


High Speed 2 Line: Tunnels

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Great British Railways will assume responsibility for the construction of the tunnels between Old Oak Common and Euston, and if so, when.

Answer

HS2 Ltd is the non-departmental public body responsible for delivering the HS2 programme. This includes responsibility for HS2’s Main Works Civils Construction, which in turn includes the construction of all tunnelling between Old Oak Common and Euston. Great British Railways will not assume this responsibility.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14090
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction High Speed 2 line Tunnels Old Oak Common Station Euston Station
Link
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