Gareth Dennis
@GarethDennis
the conclusion to take from this isn't "boo hoo HS2"
the conclusion to take from this is "it's so embarrassing that we spend so little on strategic infrastructure that one high speed rail project exceeds all other spending"
the conclusion to take from this is "it's so embarrassing that we spend so little on strategic infrastructure that one high speed rail project exceeds all other spending"
Paul Johnson@PJTheEconomist · Oct 9This, from DfT annual report, shows capital spending on roads, rail and HS2.
Spending on HS2 is, year after year, higher than on the whole of the rest of the rail network, and nearly twice total spending on national highways.
Just think what could have been done instead.
Spending on HS2 is, year after year, higher than on the whole of the rest of the rail network, and nearly twice total spending on national highways.
Just think what could have been done instead.
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