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HS2: The UK's Insane $130 BILLION Money Pit

Explore the shocking story of HS2, Britain's ambitious high-speed rail project gone wrong. Initially projected at £40 billion but now nearing £100 billion, this video dives into the expensive mistakes, political interference, and inflated costs that led to the project's downfall. Discover the reasons behind the UK's struggle to build cost-effective infrastructure and why HS2 became a symbol of this issue. Join us on a journey through the highs and lows of this infrastructure nightmare, and find out what lessons can be learned from this expensive ordeal. Don't miss this eye-opening analysis of Britain's infrastructure challenges!

English
  • Originally Aired October 23, 2023
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Created February 21, 2024 by
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  • Modified February 21, 2024 by
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