HS2

Just seen that John Bishop has sold his mansion to the HS2 project ‘despite vocal criticism of the project’

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47845861

And I’m sat here thinking ‘why would anyone be against high speed rail?’

What am I missing about this that makes it so controversial?

Our rail system is appalling and embarrassing, surely this would help? Not to mention the jobs created and economic benefits?