HS2 project - phase 2 - The North!

Well if it stops people who live north of Watford complaining about the UK's Government lack of investment up North then it will be well worth it I think the main problem for it will be the competition from the airlines currently London City airport to Manchester costs around £80 will get there a whole lot quicker too

When is it due to arrive in Hornsea? If I want to catch a train I have to drive my horse and cart to Hull, Beverley, Bridlington or York. 

Its about time us northern folk got something from this government, although I suspect Osbourne is trying to win my vote....sorry to say it's not working because I think he really is a smug looking, super rich muppet who has no idea what it's like to be on the bones of your arse.

Just my opinion....no offence.....

Well if it's heading for Leeds, I guess it's a start in the right direction.

For us, the time to get to the nearest HS2 station would lose any advantage of getting to London any quicker than the normal train.

Someone wrote a good comment on Google+

"Instead of spending the money on HS2/3 etc, spend the same money on a complete nationwide upgrade of laying fibre and give everyone access to high speed internet, not just the city types"

I think its a good argument. Wouldn't there be more benefit for more people to have high speed internet to your house, than be able to get to London or Leeds any quicker?

With the way working habits are changing, people wanting a more flexible lifestyle and the way the internet is dominating more of our lives, I'd vote for a decent connection speed over a train trip to London