but I am sure both the contractors and consulting engineers

Let us hope that they take more care than Carillion directors and their Auditors.

My concern is that HS2 will only increase the metrocentricity that is already way too arrogant. What the planet and its climate need is not the enlargement of the commuter belt, but jobs in the provinces.

Where is the Gloucester branch of the Bank of England now? The employees couldn't face a cut in Lundun allowance, despite the ease of commuting from affordable housing. Which they are happy to buy as a second home!

And now they want water from the River Severn and don't think that using a restored canal is the best way to move and store water!

And they can't decide what kind of car is best for the air. It's a bus stupid!