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Economists and planners agree: HS2 is a waste of money

Francis King, Bath BA2
10 January 2012
 

Sir Christopher Foster says: “I do not know one economist I respect who believes in the case for HS2” (‘No reputable economists support HS2, claims cost-benefit pioneer’ LTT 16 Dec 11). I cannot think of one transport planner who is calling for HS2, either.

 Originally, the objective was to provide a high-speed rail line, in order to improve business by means of a 30 minute time saving. When it was pointed out that we were being asked to spend a lot of money to give...

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