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Old 06-02-2016, 01:04 AM  
Paul Markham
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Great work.

In comparison the UK are building a High Speed Rail Line above ground.
The Gotthard tunnel took 20 years to construct and is the longest and deepest underground tunnel.
The gotthard tunnel cost about £8 Billion to make. The new UK line is expected to cost £42 Billion..
HS2 will cost far more. Probably £70 Billion + running cost paid again by borrowing. To get people to a place few want to go.
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