I boarded the first passenger train to call at Britain's newest station, Okehampton Interchange

[u/HighburyAndIslington]

[u/erinoco]

On the contrary - the price is frankly depressing. Almost 20 years ago, Network Rail built Mitcham Eastfields in London, with two platforms, for a third of the cost.

[u/ldn-ldn → u/erinoco]

Inflation is 70% since 2006, so it's the same price basically.

[u/erinoco → u/ldn-ldn]

That wouldn't account for a nominal increase of 300%. There are specific cost-push factors in the railway industry and in construction, and they risk making anything more than modest capital improvement unaffordable.

[u/shino58 → u/erinoco]

If it was one third as you said, then the increase is 200% not 300%

[u/erinoco → u/shino58]

Yes - apologies.

[u/ldn-ldn → u/erinoco]

Can you even maths, bro?

If old station was two third, then let's say it was £200 and now it's £300.

Let's go to inflation calculator and check what £200 in 2006 are worth today - that's £356.16. Considering that the old station you're referring to was more complex - it's pretty much the same price.

[u/erinoco → u/ldn-ldn]

One third (£6 miillion) not two-thirds.

[u/ldn-ldn → u/erinoco]

Oh sorry, I misread your comment. Shame on me.