High Speed Two, Ford & Toyota Flashcards
What are the advantages?(HS2)
Infrastructure updated, Reduced journey time, Increased rail capacity, Free up train lines for more freight, Creates jobs in construction and service.
What are the disadvantages?(HS2)
Cost a lot of money, Overdue, Environmental concern, Price of nearby housing to increase.
How much is it expected to cost and how much was it supposed to cost?(HS2)
It is expected to cost over £60 billion, but it was originally supposed to cost £32 billion.
What are Wildlife Conservers worried about?(HS2)
Wildlife trusts are concerned that the proposed route will pose a threat to wildlife. They estimate more than 150 nature sites could be affected, including 10 Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Four nature reserves will be directly impacted and more than 50 ancient woodlands lie in the route.
What are home owners and sellers worried about?(HS2)
Home owners are worried that the proposed route will cause their house to forced to be demolished. Home sellers are worried that the pricing of lots of the homes near to HS2 will go down because not many people want to live next to a train.
How many people per year travel on trains in the UK?
1.46 billion
What is another example of a top down approach from the government?(HS2)
Lower Thames Crossing, Heathrow Expansion, M4 corridor.
What are factors influencing location?(Toyota+Ford)
Raw materials, Site, Labour, Market, Transport, Capital.
What are the reasons for Toyota’s site?(Toyota+Ford)
In Burniston there is flat land for expansion, transport routes such as the M1 & M6, skilled labour nearby, nearby power sources, a large market and the government offered a £20 million stake.
What are the reasons for Ford’s site?(Toyota+Ford)
In Chennai there is a large market, less regulations, lower wages, raw materials, growing communication links and more labour.
