And this problem (high-speed rail failing to deliver on its promise of sustainable alternative to air travel) is not unique to Britain. Same is happening in mai

And this problem (high-speed rail failing to deliver on its promise of sustainable alternative to air travel) is not unique to Britain. Same is happening in mainland Europe too: http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/12/high-speed-trains-are-killing-the-european-railway-network.html http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/12/high-speed-trains-are... Discussion thread of above article: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6920871 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6920871