A new report into HS2 has been branded “absolutely bonkers” by campaigners fighting the controversial project.
Transport Focus has come up with ideas including onboard gyms, show cooking, a GP surgery and offices for business travellers.
The ideas came from a focus group of people who were advised to come up with ideas, regardless of whether they were practical or not.
But Joe Rukin, campaign manager for Stop HS2, said that the report was another example of the high speed rail project – which will cut through parts of Lichfield – wasting money.
“The suggestions being made, that HS2 trains could have gyms, surgeries, shops and glass panelled kitchens with waiter service are absolutely bonkers,” he said.
“When you read that the report concludes that ‘windows are vital’ for HS2 trains, you have to ask how much money did this rubbish cost?
“As we have always suspected, it seems HS2 is being designed to be like first class on the Titanic, while everyone who can’t afford to use it is crammed into the steerage compartments of the rest of the rail network.
“Now it has been confirmed that the Government are looking at cutting back current rail upgrade projects due to rising costs, it is inconceivable that they continue to chuck money at this vanity project which will only benefit the richest in society.”
