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We need high-speed rail but HS2 must be re-configured

David HT Smith, The Thursfield Smith Consultancy Shrewsbury SY3
18 October 2013
 

The last three editions of LTT have reported some pertinent comments about HS2. This project is in trouble and there is a grave danger of it being cancelled while still leaving the need for something similar. A new line between London and the Midlands is needed for capacity – Shropshire and Wrexham have been refused even a nominal through service to London because of insufficient capacity for reliable operation south of Rugby. The economic case is unimportant.

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