Welcoming consultation on the high-speed line project, Ashwin Kumar, Passenger Focus rail director, said:
“All forecasts show that Britain’s railways are only going to get busier Government and industry must continue progress on this important project as new lines are critical to relieving overcrowding in the future. Putting longer-distance journeys onto these new lines will allow more trains to serve commuters and middle-distance passengers on the current network.
“Wherever this new line is built, there will be winners and losers. It is important that the Government and industry continues to discuss the implications of this decision with affected communities and addresses concerns.”
