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HS2: poorly planned, from start to finish

Graham Nalty, Boulton Moor, Derby DE24
22 January 2016
Birmingham’s HS2 terminal station at Curzon Street could become a white elephant because operators will prefer to run ‘classic compatible’ high-speed trains on to other destinations, says Graham Nalty
Birmingham’s HS2 terminal station at Curzon Street could become a white elephant because operators will prefer to run ‘classic compatible’ high-speed trains on to other destinations, says Graham Nalty

 

I can answer the letter by Keith Homer on why high-speed rail is not considered a better option to airport expansion with just five words – ‘the wrong kind of snow’ or, more appropriately, ‘the wrong kind of high- speed railway’ (Letters LTT 08 Jan). Let me explain. 

The wrong kind of brief from Government: HS2 Ltd was given the brief to investigate the business case for a high-speed railway from London to Birmingham with provisions for linking with Crossrail,...

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