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Originally Posted by Pierre
If HS2 ever makes it to Leeds, I’ll be long dead by the time it does. The East Coast mainline is plenty fast enough. I can get to Kings Cross in 2hrs non-stop, and 2.15 with limited stops.
I’ve no desire to get to London any quicker.
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As you say, current lines are pretty good - around two hours to Manchester or Leeds and the trains are pretty comfortable too.
HS2 is a poor choice of brand, its need was really all about extra capacity and not so much speed, though the two are of course related.