Originally Posted by
RetiredBA/BY
After all, we are spending billions on HS2 just to reduce journey time on a limited number of routes already quite well served.
That's not right. The main driver for HS2 is capacity. The lines out of Euston and Kings Cross are full up and HS2 will relieve them of long distance services freeing up space for local traffic and freight. The speed gain is a by product of building to modern rather than Victorian standards.