Let's start backing the right transport horse now

摘要

I had to use an aeroplane this week. I didn't want to use an aeroplane but the reality of 21st Century London to Scotland train travel meant that I just couldn't make the timings work unless I did.rnIt's a shame because, carbon footprints aside, the train is still a much more pleasant way to travel. And even with our Victorian rail network the total journey time isn't actually that much longer.rnBut not to worry. Labour transport secretary Lord Adonis and his Tory shadow Theresa Villiers have, in the last few days, repeated their promises to place high speed rail at the heart of future UK transport plans.