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> the Government has committed huge amounts of funds to HS2, which is yet another line out of London running in parallel to existing lines FWIW, HS2 is mostly
by gsnedders 11y ago
> the Government has committed huge amounts of funds to HS2, which is yet another line out of London running in parallel to existing lines
FWIW, HS2 is mostly about increasing capacity, hence why it is parallel to existing lines. It moves intercity travel off the very busy WCML, which is near capacity, and is projected to remain near capacity after the opening of HS2 due to increase in commuter services and freight on the line.