[Silver Fox Phil]

Originally Posted by pre65

As I understand things, the space capacity on the "normal" system that HS2 will bring will enable much more freight to travel.

That is surely a big benefit ?

I agree with you on this one. It has to be good.

On a previous comment, I do understand that the north part of the country will not see much gain, but as with everything we need to start somewhere and I believe it will spread across the country one day. I just hope I will still be around to see it.
Another issue, the government have stated a multi-billion £ investment in our roads will be available next year if they win another term? surely it would make far more sense to get people off the roads and onto the railways. Mass movements of people with an electric form of transport has to be the answer to our ever increasing population. Trams are coming back in many cities, and rail links are improving, but this country desperately needs to step up a few gears.
I wholeheartedly support any improvments and investments in our railways
Cheers
Phil