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HS2 Train Size Change May Reduce Capacity and Speed in the North
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Changes to the planned size of HS2 trains are raising concerns about potential reductions in capacity and speed, especially for services operating in the north of England. According to an expert cited by The Guardian, the alterations could compromise the intended benefits of the high-speed rail project. This development adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the HS2 project, which has faced criticism over its cost, environmental impact, and overall effectiveness.Articole despre acest subiect
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Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert
Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham, but it may do the oppositePlans to change the size of HS2 trains to maximise capacity are likely to inflate costs and mean fewer seats and slower services north of Birmingham, a senior government and rail industry figure has warned.The £2bn order for 54 high-speed trains, to be built in Britain by a joint venture of Alstom and Hitachi, is under review as HS2 Ltd seeks to cut costs and renegotiate contracts.
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