I used to think HS2 was a good idea, until I realised it was going to cost well in excess of £100 million, and just transfer more wealth to the South East of England rather than the other way around. There can only be one logical decision from this review and that is to scrap HS2 from London to Birmingham. There may be a case for line from Euston to Old Oak Common and restoring the South Ruislip line. If anything HS2 should start at Birmingham Int and head north to Curzon Street and north to Leeds and Manchester. But the stupid out of town stations which serve no one should be reviewed. The line from Bham Intl to Curzon street should have four tracks with new stations to enable the local population (customers, fare paying passengers) to benefit from an enhanced service and their taxes.
As I stated on another thread, no sane Prime Minister when paper and pen is placed before him (her) is going to sign off this project.