Nils Pratley is overly negative regarding Euston, ignoring that historic station constructions like St Pancras and Paddington, while costly, have endured and succeeded.
The lessons from the HS2 Euston saga highlight the importance of a firm plan without incessant modifications; sticking to a good design leads to good outcomes.
Euston could use a complete rebuild, with estimates of 1 to 2 billion costs, and spending 4.8 billion for HS2 platforms follows historical charges for infrastructure.
Past railway directors had the foresight to explore best practices from abroad for substantial projects, exemplifying a spirit of ambitious vision compared to today’s mindset.
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