The Guardian Australia – Business
·business
·8 hours ago
HS2 plans to reduce train size may limit capacity and speed
Plans to alter the HS2 train size may limit capacity and speed north of Birmingham, a senior rail expert warned. Chris Gibb said reducing the train length from 11 to eight coaches could lead to overcrowding on launch day. HS2 officials are reviewing the £2bn order, with potential adjustments raising concerns about costs and service efficacy.
Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia – Business
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