The HS2 project was meant to revolutionise travel between London and the Midlands, but delays and budget overruns now cast doubt on its completion.

HS2 was supposed to bring Birmingham closer to London, both physically and economically.

But more than a decade in, the only thing moving quickly is the price tag.

The government now says the line won't reach the city before 2033--if at all.

Watch the video as Richard Gullick takes a closer look at what the latest delay means for the West Midlands, amid growing frustration over lost jobs, wasted money, and a project that many now see as a monument to mismanagement.

HS2 was once pitched as a national priority.

A high-speed line to close the gap between London and the Midlands - faster journeys, more capacity, and a signal that the country was thinking long term.

But the latest update confirms what many suspected: Birmingham won't see a completed line before 2033.

And even that feels less like a promise and more like a placeholder.It's the latest chapter in a project better known for what it hasn't delivered.

What started with glossy brochures and grand speeches has now become a symbol of drift.

The cost? Over £100 billion and counting - more than three times the original budget.

And while the spending rises, the track doesn't.

Government blames inflation, supply chains, and engineering complexity.

Critics point to weak oversight, bloated contracts, and a leadership structure that's seen more reshuffles than a bad Cabinet.

Here in the Midlands, the knock-on effects are real.

Businesses planned for growth. Local councils greenlit developments around the supposed arrival.

Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships were tied to a timetable that continues to slide further into the future. Ministers now say changes are underway.

A new chair. Fresh reviews. And another round of "lessons learned." But confidence isn't restored by committee.

And for people here, it's hard to ignore the feeling that once again, London gets the decisions - and the Midlands gets the delays.

HS2 was meant to close the gap. Instead, it's become a £100 billion reminder that in British infrastructure, arrival times are always subject to change.