Originally Posted by
EXEL1966
R3 is NOT toast, it will still happen, albeit with a much delayed schedule. The future economy will need it even more so now.
Those who thought it wouldn't happen even before CV19 appeared were and still are very mistaken. It's a battle won for the 'Greens' ..........................for now!
The country is taking on gazillions in more debt - this will last for years (and don't forget that there will be a lot more money long term for things like the NHS as well). Any Govt will be looking to cut other expenditures - HS2 and R3 are obvious targets. R3 especially as it will be several years before we get anywhere near 2019 passenger numbers and movements. If the Govt don't stop it the anti-s will go back to the courts on the basis that everything has changed and all the old traffic forecasts are now total rubbish (which is correct).