High Speed 2 is a planned high-speed railway between London Euston to central Scotland. The project is being developed by High Speed Two Ltd, a company limited by guarantee established by the UK government. Four major city centres shall be served directly: London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. From November 2021 to June 2022 substantial parts of HS2 were dropped. As part of the Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands it was announced that most of the eastern leg of phase 2b from Birmingham via the East Midlands to Leeds/York would be dropped. Supporters of the project believe that the additional capacity and reliability provided by HS2 will cater for pre-COVID rising passenger numbers while driving further modal shift to rail. Opponents believe that the project is neither environmentally nor financially sustainable.
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@9LX946V11mos11MO
Only if it is reliable and strikes are not allowed, or people wouldn't use it...i never book travel by train because of this
@93KZD2H3yrs3Y
Instead of just 2 high speed lines, build an entire network similar to France or Japan
@8YNG8N7Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes as long as it doesn't effect the wildlife around the area
Yes, but the impact on the environment should be considered
@8TBP4CW4yrs4Y
Only if it is electro-magnetic.
do not have an opinion on this subject
@8PYGSSF4yrs4Y
yes, and it's extension, but only provided it is cost-effective and ecologically viable
@9BS6WLB2yrs2Y
No, By connecting the two wormholes of HELL, we'll unleash demons capable of destroying our newly founded superpower state.
@9BPH8YW2yrs2Y
I don’t care about this either way
@8YKRNGL3yrs3Y
Yes, whilst maintaining a consistent plan to improve existing rail networks as well. Focusing on the development to better connect places around the country.
@92C2LH63yrs3Y
Do not think it should go ahead. It is too much money to spend for too little return.
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