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New HS2 train line.
« on: January 28, 2013, 06:02:19 PM »
I've just come across this Gov website.
https://www.gov.uk/hs2-phase-two-initial-preferred-route-plan-and-profile-maps
It's got maps of the entire route, bridges, viaducts the lot.
After reading a post about it elsewhere, it made me wonder how close to Chesterfield, or rather Boza it will come to.
I sort of thought it would use some of the original rail infrastructure. Nope. All brand new line.
The thought of watching a train shoot by Markham Lane Ends doing 200mph+ is one to think about  :o
The plans also make me realise just how much the Gov has already spent on this.

Time after time the Gov, (not just Tory), come up with these schemes spending tax payers money.
But don't ask the people if they want it, or what they think about it, before having plans drawn up.
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2013, 07:21:41 PM »
The Sheffield station is going to be at Meadowhell and then a shared Nottingham Derby station will be near Long Eaton at Toton (I assume at the former BR depot)
That being the case I can't see it coming anywhere near Chesterfield (in relative terms anyway) It must more or less be following the route of the M1.
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 07:29:20 PM »
@JR, have a gander at the plans. It is sort of, then straight through Markham, down Lowgates Viaduct etc LOL

The M1 widening scheme was bad enough. This is just horrendous.
All I can say is that I hope it brings some local jobs. Snap cabins, lodgings, shops etc.

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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 08:19:41 PM »
I predict 10 years of temp traffic lights and queues all round the area.
My argument is, will this really help us financially in this area. I think not.

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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 08:22:28 PM »
So if one drives to the Nottingham/Derby station - how long in total would a journey to London take?
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2013, 08:29:12 PM »
I can't answer that Pete. It sometimes takes me an hour and a half to get to Nottingham in a morning.
I've been doing it for the last millenium. Ok, 14 years  ;)
Add the extra traffic to the scenario, so unless you live on the train station. Waste of space IMHO  :!
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2013, 08:34:14 PM »
And a waste of money IMO

That money could be better spent elsewhere.  Why do they assume everyone wants to go to London?
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2013, 08:53:56 PM »
Heard a bit of the debate on Jeremy Vine.

Apparently superseding Nimbys are Bananas

Build absolutely nothing anywhere near anywhere
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2013, 09:54:00 PM »
I notice a branch to an "infrastructure maintenance depot" at Staveley - that'll bring jobs, surely?
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2013, 10:35:54 PM »
Surely, as the world operates more on the web with video conferencing etc, this thing will be the UKs biggest white elephant.

A stupid waste of money long term. A better use of a fraction of that money would be a super fast Internet connection for all.
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 11:51:01 PM »
Just want to add one thing. I have the East Midland main line at the bottom of my garden.
I doubt the distance is in excess of 50m
Occasionally we get a longish freight train through that rattles the house a bit, other than that we don't notice the trains.
To be honest we notice more at Christmas or on Industrial action days that they are NOT running.
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2013, 08:22:42 PM »
Just glad I didn't invest money at Markham Lane Ends, next door to NEDCC's recycling plant.
The proposed route is straight over the new built unit.

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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2013, 08:53:37 PM »
Must admit, it's very close to the Sitwell Arms  :(
Me and Our_Lass got married there.

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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2013, 09:51:29 AM »
Sorry am unclear as to where the proposal for this to run is?
I have heard of the sitwell arms but can't for the life of me think where it is?
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Re: New HS2 train line.
« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2013, 10:14:31 AM »
Quote from: Old Cruser on February 04, 2013, 09:51:29 AM
Sorry am unclear as to where the proposal for this to run is?
I have heard of the sitwell arms but can't for the life of me think where it is?

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