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There is a huge amount of false and misleading information about #HS2 on social media. Below is a myth buster thread which corrects some of the most repeated misconceptions about the project… 
Myth 1: ‘HS2 only saves 20 minutes to #Birmingham’. FACT: #HS2 services will call at 25 stations in England and Scotland connecting 30 million people. It also frees up space on the existing network for more frequent stopping local services benefiting those who may never use HS2.
HS2’s budget is spread over 30 years and evens out at less than the annual roads budget. We will support 30,000 jobs at least 2,000 of which will be apprenticeships. The arrival of #HS2 is spearheading economic growth and is expected to create nearly 500,000 jobs around stations.
Network Rail has said only HS2 can deliver desperately-needed extra rail capacity. The West Coast, East Coast and Midland mainlines are effectively full and upgrading them would not deliver the same extra seating or journey times as HS2. 1/3 thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…
With no HS2, Network Rail’s alternative railway upgrade scenario needs 51 improvement projects to be launched. It still only delivers 66 per cent of HS2's capacity. The East Coast Main Line would be closed every weekend for nearly 30 years. 2/3 thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…
Network Rail has also made clear that plans to upgrade the North's rail network would be £15 billion more expensive without HS2. For example, #HS2 enable key elements of #NorthernPowerhouseRail, helping rebalance our economy and join up Britain. 3/3 thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…
#HS2 is shovel-ready. Ready to deliver a new railway which also upgrades 3 major lines. Ready to provide more seats on more trains. Ready to level-up the country by creating jobs and growth all along the route. Find out why other options cannot provide the benefits of HS2.
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Alternatives to #HS2 would not deliver enough new capacity, cut journey times or deliver wider economic benefits of HS2. Extensive upgrades have already been made to the West Coast Mainline but incremental upgrades won’t provide the step change needed.
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Detailed expert reports looked at potential rail alternatives, including: upgrades to existing lines, alternative modes and conventional high speed. They would cause wide disruption on the network. Here’s how.
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