tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694118162752568388.post7349491339324425249..comments2024-01-18T05:55:50.381+01:00Comments on Scotland Unspun: Beware Scottish Corporate Greed!Alex Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06577153712026023661noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694118162752568388.post-11821353180862778992010-02-07T20:34:18.034+01:002010-02-07T20:34:18.034+01:00Excellent point Ted. It's clear that our CBI f...Excellent point Ted. It's clear that our CBI friend is lobbying for his pals and Das Herald Sturmer are propagandising against the SNP.<br /><br />As the pound sterling is on the verge of collapse brought about through debt load it's clear that giant capital projects are the exact opposite of what's need.<br /><br />Garl as you pointed out is not viable and certainly is not 'gdp-enhansing especially when the interest on the debt will drain the public purse. <br /><br />If MacMillan knew anything about economics he wouldn't blether such nonsense..Alex Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577153712026023661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694118162752568388.post-78655228342624812072010-02-06T20:35:42.294+01:002010-02-06T20:35:42.294+01:00The consultants report for GARL predicted average ...The consultants report for GARL predicted average passenger numbers as 17 per train. They predicted it wouldn't cover it's running costs never mind the capital costs.<br /><br />By international standards Glasgow Airport is very close to the city it serves. There is a motorway the entire distance. Once the M74 is completed congestion on the M8 won't be a problem.<br /><br />How many businessmen are going to wait for a train to get them to Glasgow City Centre (no faster than a taxi) then have to hire a taxi in the city to get to their final destination.<br /><br />Is anyone going on holiday with luggage going to walk or get a taxi to their local station then take two trains to Glasgow Airport when a private hire car is £20. That £20 is similar to what the fares would be for two people from their home to Glasgow Central and the GARL to the airport.<br /><br />GARL is a white elephant.tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11219379472514181759noreply@blogger.com