HS2 line set to be extended to Central London after a long-standing dispute

Passengers to benefit from direct access to central London

Passengers traveling to the capital on high-speed rail are set to finally reach central London after a prolonged dispute.

Budget to support extension of HS2 line to Euston

Rachel Reeves is expected to use her first Budget to endorse the multi-billion-pound plan to extend the HS2 line to Euston and revamp the station.

Project progress after challenges

The project faced turmoil after Rishi Sunak scrapped the northern leg of HS2 and halted work at Old Oak Common pending additional funding.

Unlocking funds for infrastructure investment

The Chancellor plans to release billions by adjusting borrowing regulations to enhance investment in roads, housing, and energy.

A Government source stated: "HS2 wouldn't be viable without Euston as the terminus. The station urgently needs investment, as it has deteriorated into a bleak scene in London."

Last week, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh informed London's Evening Standard: "Euston will play a role in the broader picture, and decisions will soon be made on tunneling and development."