HS2 faces stiff opposition. Recently opponents of High Speed 2 have staged protests all over the building sites of HS2 and blockaded the entrances. It seems it was not much different some decades ago when it was HS1's turn. But then, most fell in love with HS1.

https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/kents-high-speed-rail-journey-226509/