tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204966244105335828.post8596447030315257896..comments2023-12-01T17:11:49.159+00:00Comments on Green Reading: HS2Adrian Windischhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306364832746111534noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204966244105335828.post-8348568236240678532011-03-03T17:38:22.610+00:002011-03-03T17:38:22.610+00:00Cheers for the map.Cheers for the map.Adrian Windischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306364832746111534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204966244105335828.post-83276328989299579002011-03-03T15:26:35.290+00:002011-03-03T15:26:35.290+00:00Thanks for using a map produced by YesToHS2 showin...Thanks for using a map produced by YesToHS2 showing the full extent of HS2 services from day 1. Full map can be seen here: http://yestohs2.blogspot.com/2011/02/hs2-to-birmingham-and-beyond.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204966244105335828.post-33766075499792726942011-03-03T13:40:34.136+00:002011-03-03T13:40:34.136+00:00My arguments are from my perspective, a green one....My arguments are from my perspective, a green one. Some of the quotes are from the telegraph, which is Tory, as you will know if you follow the link. <br /><br />You say I contradict myself but not where, I look forward to learning more. <br /><br />I am all for investment in public transport, but this sheme is not good enough. Lets have the trains just a little slower so the route can be altered to avoid the environmental damage.Adrian Windischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306364832746111534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204966244105335828.post-20721937504066965062011-03-03T11:00:12.448+00:002011-03-03T11:00:12.448+00:00OK Adrian, let me sum up why I disagree with the v...OK Adrian, let me sum up why I disagree with the very conservative arguments you're promoting.<br /><br />Firstly there is insufficient capacity on large parts of the current West Coast Main Line, which alongside the geometry of the line (it has been significantly upgraded within the last 10 years) make it impossible to convert to a High Speed line. Passenger numbers have shot up in recent years despite rocketing fares. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Main_Line.<br /><br />You then contradict your own argument by saying that high speed rail in principle is wrong!<br /><br />The real reason why HS2 is needed is that, in a world where like it or not globalisation means that connections worldwide are important. London has prospered in recent years because it's become so much easier to reach compared to the likes of Birmingham and Manchester. The predicted demand for short-haul air demonstrates this.<br /><br />And I thought Greens were against air travel.....?<br /><br />HS2 is needed, in short, because it will reconnect key parts of the Midlands and North and is the most sustainable way of doing that. I suspect the route will change further.... let's see.Gareth Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198368251505541728noreply@blogger.com