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23:30Now PlayingHS2 trains will run slower than planned to save money, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is set to announce.
A major review to be published following the announcement is expected to find that 'gold plating' HS2, including by focusing on achieving the 'highest possible speeds', is among the faults that contributed to the project’s woes.
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