New Transport Secretary sees demise of short haul flights
21.06.09
The new transport secretary, Lord Adonis, believes a 200mph high-speed rail network will spell the end for domestic flights and short flights to Europe, the Times reports. In his first interview since joining the cabinet, he predicted the market for internal flights would collapse within the next 20 years as the train becomes the preferred mode of travel.
The proposed high-speed rail network would cut journey times from London to Manchester to 1hr 22min and Glasgow to 2hr 42min. Lord Adonis said high-speed rail would also replace flights from Britain to destinations such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, Lyon and Rotterdam. He also believes the rise of high-speed rail will help to cut carbon emissions and offer passengers more comfortable and enjoyable journeys than travelling by plane.
The proposed high-speed rail network, due to be completed by 2020, would initially run from London to Birmingham and eventually extend to Manchester and Glasgow. Detailed plans are being developed by a government-backed company. Early estimates indicate that the line will cost
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