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I would if somene can answer my question?
how will the suggested fast train benefit this country? the logic of this high cost endeavour baffles me why not upgrade the intended stations and link with existing tracks,this money is estimated at this stage enormous, and beyond credibility when that money could be used far better,how can the shortening of a journey be of such importance with such an abundance of electronic communication availablem I envisage a possible horrendous crash at the speed suggested,the speed alone is a none starter to anyone with any brain , what was the slogan put out bythe government? " Speed Kills" albeit that was for the road user but it applies here just the same
Retired old sarge; My apologies my friend I was referring to the intended High Speed Train construction much opposition to this high cost venture already to my way of thinking this should not even be considered the initial costing estimate will no doubt be elevated as the work progresses this country cannot afford to indulge in ventures of this type we have much more priorities that need consideration
to the chief many thanks for your reply, very informative and I would not doubt your expertise, but your reply does not give an opinion on the high speed necessity of the intended train,as a lay person in this area I really cannot condone the idea of the high speed, is it so important that the train arrives earlier than the ones we have today? how will Business benefit from that, comfort and reliability is what is needed no need for the increase in speed up grade the trains= yes=
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- ?Lv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
It appears to me that building HS2 would move most of the business passenger travel between London and Birmingham to the new line, thus freeing-up much-needed pathways on the existing line for slower local passenger traffic, long-distance main line passenger and goods traffic - at the moment it is used to capacity. Up-grading the existing route would be more expensive and disruptive than building a new one, because the curves and gradients would need to be eased along the entire route, and mostly in the already built-up areas alongside. Given the fact that our road system is at saturation point around the major cities and on the motorways that join them, the only viable alternative is modern high-speed trains which need their own dedicated track.
Of course, building a new railway line is disruptive environmentally but - once finished - the noise pollution is minimal at about one train typically every ten minutes, with practically zero pollution. The alternative is new roads, which entail a greater 'land take', as the formation is much wider, and constant noise pollution and constant CO2 and other pollutants. Some people along the route will suffer due to land take and perceived property devaluation, for which they are compensated financially. But, when all is said and done "... the needs of the few are outweighed by the needs of the many". I am reminded of the conversation that took place between the British Transport Minister and his French counterpart when the Channel Tunnel was opened. The French - you will recall - already had the high speed rail link on their side up and running. Not a sod had been turned on our side, due to all the hand-wringing that was going on. When he was asked how the French had built theirs so speedily, the French minister remarked that "You don't ask the frogs when you are draining the pond!"
Source(s): Retired UK Train Driver, lifetime of interest - JonLv 78 years ago
The asker is referring to the HS2 plan. He asked in YA-UK.
The main reasons for not uprating existing tracks are:
- they are already fully occupied with slower trains, and clearing these off the line would be very unpopular with the people who use them for relatively short journeys.
- in many cases the work would cost more (e.g. rebuilding bridges in busy urban areas would mean long closures of both road and railway while it was done).
The main reason for thinking it will be beneficial is the effect of similar lines such as the French TGV network in their countries.
- Anonymous8 years ago
what train are you talking bout, you didn't say where you or the train is located at. be more specific.
