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On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:36:18 +0100
"Recliner" wrote:
Realistically, trips from London to Aberdeen are going to be by air,
not train, whether or not HS2 is ever completed. I had to do this
flight

Realistically for who? I've been up in northern jockland a few times
, none of which involved flying.

Someone who wants to get to Aberdeen reasonably quickly. If they just
want a scenic ride that lasts a couple of days, then car/train/ship may
be preferred.