HSTEd
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A slightly big problem for the business case for HS2 NoL services will be the shift to hybrid and electric short-haul aircraft. These won't kill off HSR, since they'll still be unable to provide as quick and high-quality a service into dense urban environments. However, there won't be any significant environmental case against general short-haul aviation. That's the only thing the government could really use to justify subsidising any NoL HS services and not advancing short-haul aviation.
Yes - and how will these electric planes overcome the laws of physics that currently prevent feasible battery electric passenger aircraft outside of Elon Musk's fever dreams?