No to High Speed 2: Soviet-style rail policies

From the website of the Institute of Economic Affairs... article

What is the alternative to high speed rail?

In short: integrated transport to make journeys as seamless as possible.

Run longer trains; deal with pinch points eg through the construction of by-passes, additional lines on most congested sections, and grade separated junctions; run trains at speeds which optimise value for money; simplify booking and fares for affordable walk-on services; upgrade alternative routes; reinstate abandoned infrastructure; improve local transport and provide good integration; avoid premature withdrawal of serviceable rolling stock; specify full compatibility and flexibility for all rolling stock; focus on the entire door-to-door journey.

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5 Jan 2011

Soviet-style rail policies

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