And this problem (high-speed rail failing to deliver on its promise of sustainable alternative to air travel) is not unique to Britain. Same is happening in mainland Europe too:<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.lowtechmagazine.com&#x2F;2013&#x2F;12&#x2F;high-speed-trains-are-killing-the-european-railway-network.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.lowtechmagazine.com&#x2F;2013&#x2F;12&#x2F;high-speed-trains-are...</a><p>Discussion thread of above article: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=6920871" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=6920871</a>