HSTs are cool, but I think it's a valid criticism - would it really make so much difference to run at 125mph and the journey take a little longer? And would the project be cheaper if it didn't need to be so super-straight in order to be able to achieve the high speeds?
If they were proposing express trains that would really gain the benefit of the line I could see the justification, but they're not are they?
If they were proposing express trains that would really gain the benefit of the line I could see the justification, but they're not are they?