Conservatives withdraw support for high speed railway
It was reported last week that the Conservatives have withdrawn their support for the proposed route of HST2. This is due to anxiety about of losing votes from NIMBYs in the Tory heartland, who are fearful of property blight. It is the worst of reasons since it does not go to the root of the problem and question the whole project.
Nevertheless a valid point is being made, if not directly. There...