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Originally Posted by Chris
Which is, of course, entirely to miss the point.
Birmingham - London is the foundation of a wider national high-speed rail system. The Preston Bypass achieved little by itself but these days it's right in the middle of the M6. It proved the concept, it set the standards and is today a vital part of our national transport infrastructure.
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Well the debate on the radio is expanding for those that care to listen.
In times of austerity when we are told there is no money where is 32-40 billion coming from surely there must be better things.
Also the butchering of the chiltern countryside.
It will cost many billions for HS2 to be part of any national infrastructure .
Like the present railway system it may never pay for itself due to cost and the taxpayer may for ever more be liable for huge subsidies is a major fear also on this one and the expense of a ticket may mean few will use it..