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Why HS2 may have first, second AND third-class carriages: 'Premium' coaches
for wealthy travellers among options being considered for new trains

     * HS2 trains could have 'premium' carriages for the wealthy
     * It is one of several options being considered for high-speed rail
       system
     * The 650ft-long trains will link London, Manchester, Leeds and
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   The high-speed HS2 trains could have three carriage classes to attract
   business commuters, it has emerged.

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   first-class carriages with three seats across and luxury carriages with
   as few as two seats in a row.
   HS2 Ltd is considering a number of options for the project including
   premium cars for wealthy travellers
   HS2 Ltd is considering a number of options for the project including
   premium cars for wealthy travellers

   HS2 Ltd is considering a number of options for the project including
   premium cars for wealthy travellers

   The design is just one of several options under consideration by HS2
   Ltd – the Government-funded body in charge of the project – but experts
   consider the three-tier model is likely to be adopted as it is already
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   A source close to the HS2 project said a similar system ‘might work’ in
   Britain, but it was too early for any detail to have been agreed.

   Campaigner Richard Houghton, of HS2 Action Alliance, said: ‘It has
   always been clear that HS2 will be a rich man’s train.

   ‘No high speed railway in the world runs without charging a 20 per cent
   premium.’
   A detailed look at where HS2 will cover and how journey times will
   differ compared to current trains
   A detailed look at where HS2 will cover and how journey times will
   differ compared to current trains

   A detailed look at where HS2 will cover and how journey times will
   differ compared to current trains

   He added: ‘With rail fares jumping by 25 per cent between 2010 and 2015
   and with no sign of this slowing it’s clear HS2 is a political vanity
   project that will benefit the very few that can afford what will be
   eye-wateringly high fares.’

   An HS2 spokesman said: ‘No decisions have been taken about the layout.
   We are looking at options and will confirm in the spring.’

   The first phase of HS2 will link London to the West Midlands and is due
   to be completed in 2026, with the second phase due to extend the line
   north to Leeds and Manchester by 2033.

   Yesterday it was revealed that French firm Alstom is an early favourite
   to win a £4million contract to build HS2’s first trains.

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Why HS2 trains may have first, second AND third-class carriages

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