I’ve had a brief glance at the business case and it does look more rigorous than the previous ones.
They use multi-criteria analysis (MCA) methods and also do an assessment on counterfactual investment options, which is a very good change from what we’ve usually seen.
Working Dog Productions is circulating this file clip on their Facebook page given the Newcastle HSR Business case release earlier in the week.
Also in the rest of the world their outskirts aren’t so sprawled out
Interesting calculation on carbon emissions from existing travel options
I can’t help but think that was nothing but a peformative action on the part of Sheeran. His personal travel would pale into insignifgance compared to the carbon emissions for lugging all his gear for the shows around the planet.