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HS2’s ballooned budget and truncated plans have sparked outrage in Scotland, where residents question the value of spending space-station-level money for a train that barely cuts travel time—and may even have fewer seats and higher fares. Originally meant to connect London to Scotland and ease congestion on vital routes, the project now focuses only on the London-Birmingham stretch, with no northern leg and a delayed launch until 2039. Critics slam the tunnels as overkill for flat land, while the government defends the cost as essential for noise reduction and future connectivity, even as experts warn the cuts mean little real benefit for Scotland’s rail travelers.

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