Again you have not explained why it would reduce capacity and instead want to promote more expenditure in the south east instead. The rolling stock in the north is being replaced, both Transpennine Express and Northern have new rolling stock already and more coming.
See the new Nova1 Nova 2 and...
OK, I'll start you. Why would it mean less trains. The whole point of HS2 is increased capacity, 2 lines instead of one. Small increase in speed being a byproduct.
Absolutely, Crossrail is London and the South East. This is a good thing. HS1 was London and the South East. That was a good thing.
HS2 this involves the Midlands and North of England. This is not a good thing.