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Britain’s journey from high-speed rail pioneer to global laughing stock
 
Britain’s journey from high-speed rail pioneer to global laughing stock
Posted by JohnM at 08:59, 21st September 2026
 
Somewhat depressing piece in the Telegraph ('gifted' link, valid for 14 days without subscription):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/f1df11957f2a3f91

Re: Britain’s journey from high-speed rail pioneer to global laughing stock
Posted by grahame at 10:18, 21st September 2026
 
Very interesting, thank you. I have saved a copy to look back at later behind my own firewall.

 
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