New HS2 Routes Revealed

The video discusses the HS2 high-speed rail project, detailing its phases from London to Birmingham and further extensions to Manchester and Leeds. It highlights the impact on communities like Mexborough, where homes may be demolished. Economic concerns are raised, with local businesses questioning the project's benefits. The government plans smaller projects to boost the economy amid Brexit uncertainties, including a bypass in Hampshire and a third runway at Heathrow.

What is the planned shape of the HS2 extension?

• A zigzag pattern

• A straight line

• A Y shape

• A circular route

Why might the housing estate in Mexborough be demolished?

• To construct a new airport

• To build a new shopping mall

• To make way for a revised section of the HS2 line

• To create a new park

What is Katie Wynell's main concern about the HS2 project?

• The noise pollution it will create

• The potential loss of her home

• The increase in traffic

• The impact on local schools

What does the owner of the Sheffield jewelry business believe is necessary for revitalizing cities in the north?

• More shopping centers

• Increased tourism

• Jobs and investment in infrastructure

• Higher taxes

What is one of the smaller scale projects mentioned to help future-proof Britain against Brexit uncertainties?

• A new railway line in Scotland

• A bypass at Fareham in Hampshire

• A tunnel under the River Thames

• A new bridge in Wales