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Originally posted by AtW View Post(after like 5 years of talks/courts)
And that's before the trainspotters start protesting about their rights to be able to see more than a blur streaking past.
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostIf a colony of bats were discovered close to the HS2 route, all work would stop indefinitely, until the museli-munchers were satisfied that they had been re-homed. In China, someone would shrug their shoulders and threaten to shoot anyone who complained. It's cheaper, and quicker, but is it really better?
It's "can do" attitude
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Originally posted by AtW View PostTotally - in China if an MP objects to such national projects on the grounds that it would impact view of some of his wealthy voters would get shot with those voters...
Ok, let's say it takes long time to approve things in this country.
Why the fook building 200 km HS2 should take 10 years when Chinese build 5 times longer in 3 years??? It's not just about approval time.
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostIt helps that the Chinese aren't troubled by irritations like environmental impact studies, "Elf & Safety", and worst of all, an Electorate.
Ok, let's say it takes long time to approve things in this country.
Why the fook building 200 km HS2 should take 10 years when Chinese build 5 times longer in 3 years??? It's not just about approval time.
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostIt helps that the Chinese aren't troubled by irritations like environmental impact studies, "Elf & Safety", and worst of all, an Electorate.
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Originally posted by AtW View Post"China started building a 1,318-km high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Beijing in mid-2008. It was complete in three years."
3 years to build 5 times longer than HS2 that will take 10 years when it starts (after like 5 years of talks/courts), FFS!!!
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Originally posted by AtW View Post"China started building a 1,318-km high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Beijing in mid-2008. It was complete in three years."
3 years to build 5 times longer than HS2 that will take 10 years when it starts (after like 5 years of talks/courts), FFS!!!
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"China started building a 1,318-km high-speed rail line between Shanghai and Beijing in mid-2008. It was complete in three years."
3 years to build 5 times longer than HS2 that will take 10 years when it starts (after like 5 years of talks/courts), FFS!!!Tags: None
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