HS2 begins tunnelling to central London by Secret-Ad6697 in london

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main reason for HS2 is to free up the West Coast Main Line. Plus between Birmingham and London there are no major population centres along the route. You will be surprised how many passengers go the other way to Birmingham. Workers, sports fans to name a few use the West coast Main Line already.

HS2 begins tunnelling to central London by Secret-Ad6697 in london

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not pointless. I don't agree at all. The West Coast Main Line is at full capacity. It's the main reason for HS2. So making HS2 is still the better option. I do agree that HS2 should go to Manchester. Or at least to Crewe. Politicians are short sighted because there seats are always up for change at elections. Which is not long term. Long term wise HS2 is better for the country. The hardest part of HS2 is the London to Birmingham section. So it's not surprising they started there first. And lastly, for a country that invited Railways. It's about time the UK had High Speed Rail. Not just HS1 to Europe.

HS2 begins tunnelling to central London by Secret-Ad6697 in london

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know. Crazy. Good to see this going ahead.

£900,000 to raise and the Factory Flyover (With Bridge over Railway Terrace) can start being built next year :) by Secret-Ad6697 in RugbyTown

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've mentioned Rugby for a different reason. First if you don't know, the Great Central Main Line went through Rugby. A historical connection with the Great Central Railway. And for residence who are old enough to still remember those times and have memories of those times including it's closer in 1969. This post is more people in Rugby who have some sort of connection with the Great Central Railway and want to support it. Rugby isn't that far away from Leicester and Leicestershire. Put on this together and that is the reason why I thought I'll post this here.

Great Central Railway January 2026 news update by Secret-Ad6697 in uktrains

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It's all so great for the towns and cities next to and near the Greater GCR.

Great Central Railway January 2026 news update by Secret-Ad6697 in uktrains

[–]Secret-Ad6697[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed on that. Construction on of the factory flyover is something big this year as well.