trekka Posted January 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2012 I do seem to recall a few marvellous journeys from Snow Hill that were everso smooth and with announcements that sounded as though they were read by the guy that sounds like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd9QZNRsXbY. I dunno, was it you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 So NIMBYism basically. I do seem to recall a few marvellous journeys from Snow Hill that were everso smooth and with announcements that sounded as though they were read by the guy that sounds like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd9QZNRsXbY. I dunno, was it you? Highly unlikely! I sound like a man shouting into a bucket when I make announcements. Our trains stop at the Ruislips (West & South) too, so if you have ever been into Marylebone from one of those places then there is an outside chance I have chauffeured you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted January 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2012 So NIMBYism basically. Of the highest order. But I'd probably feel the same in their shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It was disappointing that nobody on QT on TV last night put up an argument against, other one audience member. Oh and I forgot, that adulterous hypocrite and vile piece of shit Kelvin MacKenzie did too, in a round about way, questioning whether this would really solve the issues it's meant on the London commuter lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2012 Highly unlikely! I sound like a man shouting into a bucket when I make announcements. You dissapoint me I don't actually use the line from Ruislip much at all (which is bizarre as I live next to the station!). I tend to drive to work (which isn't in central London, hurrah!) and spend very little weekends here (I usually go back to Portsmouth or Brum). I suppose I should make the most of it and all that whilst I'm here but I really cannot be bothered with London. Does that make me strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 I've lived in Ruislip for the past 6 months and it's interesting to see how against it the local population are: there are roundabouts with placards saying "stop HS2" (sponsored by the local estate agents), signs in shops and even local community-led demonstrations. I'm not really sure what impact it would have here (I won't be around when it actually begins to happen) but I'm intrigued. I've come to like the place. Kind of interesting that they are next to an RAF airfield & a motorway which is hardly silent. Parts of Ruislip are nice, going up to the Lido. But this is a place that has (as far as I know) the only Phil Collins tribute act... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2012 But this is a place that has (as far as I know) the only Phil Collins tribute act... Aye but it also has one of the finest Chinese Elvis extravaganza tributes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 http://www.500kmh.com London to Brum in 30 mins ...why invest in old technology The Shanghai maglev cost $1.2 BN to build and is 19 miles long so on paper if London to Brum is 100 miles direct it's even cheaper than HS 2 as well ( always worth checking my late night math though) wouldn't this be the way to go , would even keep the tree huggers happy as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The issue would be that to extend that you would have to build a whole new system. As far as I know this will all be on a standard gauge, so should allow these trains to run on non-HS lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The HS2: High-speed rail route phase two details have been announced. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21221828 I think the whole thing is a massive waste of money. Some of the stations aren't even going to be in city centres. Joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 28, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm all for spending big on the rail network. But never mind making it faster, make it better. The colossal amount they are going to (over)spend, just to knock 15 mins off Leeds to London? Why not have more trains, better trains, and lower fares? Then people might be likely to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 London to b'ham in 49 mins It's only 68 mins now so what a 19 min improvement 68 mins and if train didn't stop at Cov & MK then I'm guessing that would shave another 10 mins off so a 9 min improvement ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Seems the Northern legs are where the improvements are going to be made it's still old tech IMO ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 A lad at work found out that his countryside cottage might come under the compulsory purchase scheme. Naturally, he's angry and furious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 A lad at work found out that his countryside cottage might come under the compulsory purchase scheme. Naturally, he's angry and furious.A mate who used to live in Wall outside Shenstone had the same thing when they put the BNRR in, they gave him shit money for it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Very rare i use trains but whenever I do there always packed and stink of piss. Feel for people who have to use then often. Must have the worst rail network in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Very rare i use trains but whenever I do there always packed and stink of piss. Feel for people who have to use then often. Must have the worst rail network in the world India says Hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 From a selfish angle, I have no interest in making it easier and quicker for people from Leeds and Manchester to get here. Where are the positives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 London to b'ham in 49 mins It's only 68 mins now so what a 19 min improvement 68 mins and if train didn't stop at Cov & MK then I'm guessing that would shave another 10 mins off so a 9 min improvement ?? I've said it before and I'll say it again, HS2 is about making Birmingham Airport part of the South East. Anything else is just there to keep other people happy, but with little room for expansion of Heathrow or Gatwick then having a link which puts Birmingham International within 45 minutes of zone one is the next best option as far as international business is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thought we were getting Boris Island out by Medway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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