Evidence from a wide range of experts including supporters of HS2 produces a report from the Lords Economic Affairs Committee that concludes that HS2 has not been justified. Transport Commentator, Christian Wolmar interviewed by Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London, 25th March 2015.
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HS2 is “the wrong project in the wrong place” says rail expert
Railway Historian Christian Wolmar explains why HS2 has “a lot of flaws” and how a line with no stops between London & Birmingham is “a very strange way to design a railway”. Interviewed with Gareth Edwards from London ReConnections by Anthony Baxter on London Live TV, 17th March 2015.
“HS2 is not just a blight but a total waste of money”
UKIP leader Nigel Farage visits Buckinghamshire to confirm the party would cancel HS2 and “to the benefit of millions” for a fraction of the cost of HS2 would upgrade existing railways instead.
From the archives – When HS2 was first announced
Five years ago this week, HS2 was announced. As you can see from the Newsnight report at the time, it has been a mess from start to finish.
Frank Dobson on HS2 – “Don’t confuse change with progress”
Frank Dobson is retiring as MP for Holborn & St Pancras at the upcoming election, so before he goes, here’s a reminder of his very well thought through thoughts about HS2.
A decade of construction chaos
And obviously, this isn’t the only place, or indeed the worst example.
Invest in existing railways instead of HS2
Business presenter Ben Thompson on BBC1 Breakfast newspaper review, 12th February 2015:
John Bird justifies HS2…
From Rory Bremner’s Coalition Report, BBC2 3rd Feb 2015.
Govt does little to improve HS2 compensation deal
A report last week from Meridian Tonight including interviews with Alex Rukin and Penny Gaines
HS2 not value for money and new compensation scheme not impressing residents
Two reports from BBC London