Axeing controversial HS2 project would fund 28 vital transport links - and here's what you'll get fo

[Londerground]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...S2-project-fund-28-vital-transport-links.html

• The £56billion rail scheme could fund the reopening of disused lines, build new stations and upgrade congested roads
• Vital projects could be paid for such as the A1 from Newcastle to Edinburgh
• Others include an £18.1billion upgrade of rail links across the Pennines
• The report by the Taxpayers' Alliance will be unveiled by David Davis on Tuesday

 

[Londerground]

29: Reopening the Great Central line in place of HS2

 

[JN114]

While all 28 are noble and deserving projects; they don’t really address the (real) problem HS2 is solving - South WCML capacity.

Just need to get on with it before the price goes up again.

 

[Killingworth]

While all 28 are noble and deserving projects; they don’t really address the (real) problem HS2 is solving - South WCML capacity.

Just need to get on with it before the price goes up again.

Compromise. HS2 to Crewe and pick some from the list and a few not on the list.

 

[Polarbear]

https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...er-hs2-discussion.177112/page-63#post-4004018
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