An alternative to HS2

Why HS2 is the wrong technology for our future transport needs.

In the twelve years since politicians first became excited by the prospect of HS2, a new option for long distance commuters has emerged; driverless cars.

The car makers predict that driverless cars will be on sale sometime between 2019 and2022. We need to add a couple of years to these dates to allow transport regulations to catch up.
But HS2 will not reach the north of England until 2033, about a decade later.

By the time HS2 reaches the north, it will be easier to step into your driverless car and be driven to your final destination, rather than using public transport and busy railway stations.

Driverless farm tractors are fast becoming a reality.

But Britain is lagging behind in their development.

We propose three innovations to give Britain a stake in the market.