Spending billions of pounds on a high-capacity, high-speed rail line linking the North with the capital, only for it to terminate several miles from central London, would be penny wise but pound foolish. Yet that is precisely what Government-imposed delays to the scheme would mean.
The missed economic opportunity is obvious. If HS2 is to be a success, it must boost connection speeds between our great cities. Terminating at Old Oak Common for years on end does not achieve that goal. It is perverse given the investment delivered and sacrifices made that HS2 should not make it to Euston as soon as possible. Moreover, current plans would place pressure on the Elizabeth Line.
