Thrilled to see my map published in the recent issue of @railmagazine.bsky.social, and this article, which I've been wanting to write for quite some time. I'm not just saying this, but it's a must read for anyone who believes the myth that #HS2 is gold plated or was a politician's vanity project

Looking forward to the Select Committee hearings regarding technical failures, and huge time and cost overruns. #HS2

2023 Tory Party Conference #Manchester #HS2

This Is a Whitehall Mistake

📍 Episode 18: Leadership failures in major infrastructure: The HS2 story
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I love the fact that she's promising a"Britannia dome" to protect us from missile attacks. Cost £10 billion... when all the experts are saying minimum £80billion🙄. Think we've been here before #HS2

I did, however, enjoy the Play For Today on Channel 5 - Village Idiot.
Not at all what I was expecting, but it was really funny.

(Only niggle: there was no way that railway got built that quickly. Would have been *decades* later. #HS2)

The next video which will cover the superb visit to Water Orton Viaduct will drop on Wednesday at 14:00. It's currently available early and advert free for Patreon and YouTube Members
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Need #HS2 completed in full as well as extn to Scotland!
Northern Powerhouse rail necessary too. MML electrification from South Wigston to Nottm/Derby-Leeds & electrification Plymouth-Derby

I make no comment about whether we should be spending this amount or not. But people tend to think expensive mitigation is solely the preserve of #HS2

I had the privilege of walking 1.6km over a completed section of HS2 Water Orton Viaduct on Wednesday. It's been fascinating watching it take shape over the last 3 years. 1/2 #HS2

HS2 is continuing construction work on other viaducts, including the Saltley viaduct in Birmingham. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/10/hs2-completes-320m-long-northamptonshire-viaduct.html #hs2 #northamptonshire

Only 0.5% of Projects Deliver on Cost, Timescale and Benefits

📍 Episode 18: Leadership failures in major infrastructure: The HS2 story
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Was at Handsacre yesterday and noticed an excavator in the main site. Not sure if it was there to clear what remained or prepare for remobilisation. Worryingly though all the signage has gone 😬 #HS2

I shouldn't be surprised I guess, but I do find myself bemused by all of the opposition to this project. For years people have been saying they don't support #HS2 because it doesn't benefit them. But even what is a highly-localised project is facing opposition and criticism.

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HS2’s £100 Billion Price Tag—And What That Money Could’ve Funded

📍 Episode 18: Leadership failures in major infrastructure: The HS2 story
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#HS2 is delivering an increase in bio diversity. I think this is good! But this chalk wildlife area is replacing what was productive farm land. Is wildlife more important than food production 🤔

HS2 Was Over-Engineered From the Start

📍 Episode 18: Leadership failures in major infrastructure: The HS2 story
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However, HS2 has pointed out that if and when Elizabeth line trains run from other platforms, level boarding will not be available. #accessibility #DepartmentForTransport #ElizabethLine #hs2 #london #OldOakCommon #TransportForLondon