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UK Green Lights HS2 High Speed Rail Line

Posted by samzenpus on from the rollin-all-night-long dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The United Kingdom has given the green light to the first phase of its proposed High Speed Two train line. In response to environmental concerns, the route for HS2 will now include extra tunneling in the first 90 miles, so not to disrupt the natural beauty of the English countryside. The first phase will connect London to Birmingham and could be functional by 2026."

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  1. Re:14 years?? by martin-boundary · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's because the Germans were involved. When Germans are on the team, things get organized a lot faster.

  2. Make it a one way by millwall · · Score: 2, Funny

    Save 50% of the cost and make it a one way southbound line.

    I don't know a single Londoner who voluntarily would want to travel to the grim north.

  3. Re:14 years?? by anyanka · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well, you know – if it hadn't been for the US in WW2, the UK would have had decent train service now... :P

  4. Re:14 years?? by Malc · · Score: 5, Funny

    Conveniently ignoring the fact that the US waited until they knew they were on the winning side. Just like a bunch of Manchester United supporters.