i-Ram Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 .... ask the BBC. I have only been to Stoke once (Victoria Ground days, when Hugh Johns was at the top of his game, and I was still hoping that Davenport's might deliver beer in Herefordshire) and in truth it didn't look great. The BBC report:-The proposed high-speed rail link connecting London to the Midlands, and on to the North, has been the subject of fierce controversy and debate.Arguments focus on whether the economic benefits of HS2 outweigh any negative impact on the environment and people's homes. Many along the projected route desperately want the line moved away from their back yards, but officials in Stoke-on-Trent have fought a sustained campaign to get a HS2 station in their city, arguing that it could bring £200m worth of extra growth to the area every year. While far from everybody in the area is behind the campaign, those that are see the line and station as a chance to even out some North-South economic disparity and give a much needed boost to an area once dependent on its ceramics industry.No final decision has been made, but the route consulted on has a proposed station at Crewe, 15 miles west of Stoke. So can a train revive Stoke, or are there any other alternatives that you think might make Stoke a bit more appealing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 £200m a year wouldn't have any effect in improving the place -it's beyond redemption! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It's a great idea, anything that gets people through Stoke at 200mph should be applauded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Nimby's are going to kill the HS2plus it'll only improves the journey times marginally when you factor in the extra time it takes to get to the nearest HS2 hub.butwe aren't on this thread to talk sense! We want bullshite! This is what they want!lets send the HS2 raite through the middle of the Brittania!nobody would mind, none of Stokes footie goes through the middle! I'm here all week, try the oatcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 £200m a year wouldn't have any effect in improving the place -it's beyond redemption!I disagree.£200m a year buys a lot of bulldozers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Stoke on Trent is a great place to live, cheap and cheerful. Miss it dearly now I've moved to London but still got a place up there.When I go home it takes an hour and a half at the very most, direct train, no messing about.Why would I want to get home any quicker? Less time to drink my lager, listen to music, eye up fit Manc girls and look forward to rolling into beautiful Stoke station that sadly pisses all over Derby's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Can't argue about Derby station, it's criminal what they did to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Can't argue about Derby station, it's criminal what they did to it.Modernised it didn't they?Are you one of these that wants the steam engines and restoring stations to the way they were built in the black and white days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezner Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Stoke is a horrible place. Used to deliver tyres there and the surrounding areas. Couldn't wait to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Well, I sense a wum, but look at *spit notts Station.as for steam engines, I've always been a blue and yellow diesel man me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Haven't been there for years, bet Cleethorpes and Grimsby are better choo choo parking places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Cleethorpes has a nice rough looking pub on the station. Saw some nice tattooed ladies stood outside with teeth missing.i think they weren't train spotters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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