New high-speed rail plan unveiled.

[GommeInc]

if it says prices are gonna be 30% more expensive when these rail links open i think network rail have another thing coming.

Haven't Netword Rail realised that high prices are the quickest way to go bankrupt or abandon plans :S National Express did that with East Anglia trains, now they're abandoning ship and giving the lines back to the government, and retreating back to buses, all because they can't price tickets for... Whatever replacement for the S word there is

[StefanWolves]

I'd rather pay the extra and get to my destination in a much quicker time if im honest.

[Sammeth.]

I'd rather pay the extra and get to my destination in a much quicker time if im honest.

Same, it took me 2 hours to get to London from Birmingham earlier this year and that was well tedious, I would rather pay more and get there in 45 minutes.

[GommeInc]

I'd rather pay the extra and get to my destination in a much quicker time if im honest.

That's fine for a high-speed train, but from what looks to of been proposed, there are only going to be a few high-speed train lines (Surrey/Kent to London. London to Manchester/Scotland).

If train tickets for the normal train lines go up, then train companies are going to notice passenger numbers drop. The United Kingdom has the worst prices for trains, but apparently has the most frequen (though arguable). They should follow the lead from Germany and Holland, who have decent priced trains, that arrive frequently, and the services provided are just as decent :/

[StefanWolves]

I live 15 minutes from Birmingham (can catch the tram their, takes like 20mins tops), so it's not as bad for me.

And that service will come, but first we need our rail lines updated, and this is the first step IMO.

[J0SH]

Yeah it's good news. If I ever decide to go back to Scotland seems it'll only be 2 hours, even if it'll take 20 years to build.. But it's better than flying, I know flying takes an hour but travelling and risk of getting delayed etc, it'll work out better to take this new train.

[UKIP]

I don't see why Scotland needs to be linked, Scotland only has a small population and I doubt many will be coming down into England or Wales because as we know theres some strange hate of us from up there.

I dont see point in it really, France most likely had its train service paid for by us in some way or another as usual. We have low cost flights such as RyanAir and easyJet which will make the new line a waste of money.

[StefanWolves]

France most likely had its train service paid for by us in some way or another as usual

please elaborate, i have a lot of hate for the french, so some more wouldn't hurt.

[UKIP]

please elaborate, i have a lot of hate for the french, so some more wouldn't hurt.

The European Union, simple as that. The French have worked the European Union in a way that it benefits from the EU greatly, particuarly concerning farming so in a way, we have paid for it one way or another.

It wouldn't suprise me if we'd of given them a direct grant to build their railways anyway, we pay for everyone and anything, the exception being ourselves.

[alexxxxx]

The European Union, simple as that. The French have worked the European Union in a way that it benefits from the EU greatly, particuarly concerning farming so in a way, we have paid for it one way or another.

It wouldn't suprise me if we'd of given them a direct grant to build their railways anyway, we pay for everyone and anything, the exception being ourselves.

backing up your arguments as usual again. great post +rep