'Wouldn't it have been better to locate HS2 platforms beneath New Street station?'

摘要

The massive new Curzon Street station ('West Midlands mayor: "Don't lose sight of HS2's grand vision''', AJ 10.12.19) will be an unwelcome walk or short tram journey from the existing New Street station for anyone changing trains, and raises concerns for the successful regeneration of the urban fabric in that part of the city. It's probably too late now, but wouldn't it have been better to locate the new high-speed train platforms beneath New Street station, rather than some distance away?