Along with the conventional statistical comparisons and projections, a plethora of new-age calculations developed by sabermetricians will be used to ardently support positions presented by both parties during the negotiations.
StopHS2 has argued that England's north and Midlands will lose out to London, rather than benefit, and that projections do not take into account competition from conventional rail.
StopHS2 argues the project is "fundamentally flawed", saying the majority of journeys will be to London so England's North and Midlands will lose out rather than benefit, and that projections do not take into account competition from conventional rail.