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Originally Posted by papa smurf
investment in local services all over the UK,not a line that gets a few people to London 15 mins quicker.
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It's not about speed. Any faster journey times are merely a consequence of new tracks and their routes. Most routes would improve in speed if you could build from scratch and have a choice of path for the route.
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By freeing up space on existing lines, for new local train services, passengers and freight, HS2 helps ease congestion and over-crowding. Travelling by train becomes a more convenient and enjoyable option for everybody, regardless of how far they’re going.
The West Coast Main Line is Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway, accommodating fast inter-city services, stopping commuter trains and freight. By putting high speed services on a dedicated line, HS2 will allow more trains and fewer delays along this route. Freight transport will also benefit from this.
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How often do local services currently have to stop and let a faster inter-city service go by?