Swiss vs. UK approach to major tranport projects
9 days ago
- #Infrastructure Planning
- #Railway Development
- #HS2
- HS2's issues highlight Britain's slow, expensive infrastructure projects.
- Switzerland's approach: long-term, guaranteed railway funding and starting with a future timetable.
- UK planners would identify needs like more city center station capacity and faster intercity links.
- Swiss method involves iterative planning to fit budget constraints, avoiding megaprojects like HS2.
- Projects are delivered as part of normal business by Network Rail, ensuring early benefits.
- Long-term funding certainty is crucial for efficient, cost-effective infrastructure development.
- UK's stop-start funding and political changes lead to inefficiency and high costs.