[News] HS2 Delayed - Why can't we do anything in this county any more?

[Bakero]

Where will it run to?

Will there be any intermediate stops?

Is there a chance the track could bend?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Terminus Hove Parkway.

 

[Bob!]

It looks like the Government are delaying any infrastructure projects for 2 years (after the next general election?)

A27 Arundel bypass plans deferred until at least 2025

The Department for Transport announced the plans have been deferred until at least 2025.

www.bbc.co.uk

Lower Thames Crossing project delayed by two years

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says pushing back the timeline will help meet inflation pressures.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I’ve lost track of this. I supported it initially but the very first thing which happened was to drop significant sections like the Heathrow link. Hugely disappointing and now its a joke.

(pun obviously intended)

 

[portlock seagull]

I think any government project proposal, when made, should then automatically be trebled in cost and time taken for a much fairer estimate. They simply cannot be granted based on what the backers originally state. Then decide if it’s worth it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I think any government project proposal, when made, should then automatically be trebled in cost and time taken for a much fairer estimate. They simply cannot be granted based on what the backers originally state. Then decide if it’s worth it.

And then handed to a friend/neighbour/donor of the Tory party who has absolutely no previous experience?

 

[PeterT]

Wouldn't happen in Japan

I have been to Japan several times, including for the Rugby World Cup. Travelling around there by train was fantastic. The trains that I used there 30 years ago are still better than the ones we have today.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Is there a chance the track could bend?

Not on your life my hindu friend.

 

[worthingseagull123]

So frustrating having Arundel bypass delayed.

 

[portlock seagull]

And then handed to a friend/neighbour/donor of the Tory party who has absolutely no previous experience?

Oh, that’s a given obviously! Along with making your own dad a Knight etc. Anyone would think that’s called corruption but hey ho, maybe we’re old fashioned.

 

[beorhthelm]

I think any government project proposal, when made, should then automatically be trebled in cost and time taken for a much fairer estimate. They simply cannot be granted based on what the backers originally state. Then decide if it’s worth it.

trouble is they dont pass the threasholds for positive economic impact if you have a fair estimate. numbers are fudged to get the go ahead, after its starts and cost rise above forecast, rely on sunk cost to keep going.

 

[Springal]

Not just that but we’ve spent £2Bn trying to build a new emergency services network - project started in 2016, they’ve now binned the contractor and stuck with a bunch of obsolete technology. Whole thing will need to start again

UK National Audit Office slams mistakes as ESN bill soars to £2bn | Computer Weekly

Financial watchdog bites UK government in report investigating comms project, which almost from its inception has been plagued by delays, budget overruns and rows over value for money in contracts awarded for the scheme.

www.computerweekly.com

 

[BrightonCottager]

@AmexRuislip I took my mum to the dump yesterday (didn't leave her there!) and couldn't believe the carnage around there. I was wondering if the Government was going to announce HS2 was going to stop at High Wycombe or somewhere.

 

[AmexRuislip]

@AmexRuislip I took my mum to the dump yesterday (didn't leave her there!) and couldn't believe the carnage around there. I was wondering if the Government was going to announce HS2 was going to stop at High Wycombe or somewhere.

I think it's planned to go all the way to Iceland

 

[AmexRuislip]

@AmexRuislip I took my mum to the dump yesterday (didn't leave her there!) and couldn't believe the carnage around there. I was wondering if the Government was going to announce HS2 was going to stop at High Wycombe or somewhere.

We went to the dump today, always go through Harefield, much quieter.
Even HS2 parking now congregating in Hillingdon Borough ground opposite the Woodman

 

[AmexRuislip]