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Originally Posted by Boeing Guy
To be fair though, he might have a point. If HS2 is ever built it will cost a fortune to travel on it.
I recently priced up a business trip from Accrinton to London with both Rail and Air.
If I flew from Manchester, I could leave Accrington Station at the same time, transfer trains to and from airports. It was quicker than getting the train and over £100.00 less. In the end I went by car, for more flexibility.
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Somehow I don't think economy and convenience were on his Lordships mind when he made his comment. I think that he fears that northerners might at last get their own back for the "harrowing of the north".
