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      Conservative and Lib Dem on High speed rail

      Enivronment:

      Extract below from BBC full text of Tory-Lib Dem agreement relevant to HSR

      The parties agree to implement a full programme of measures to fulfil our joint ambitions for a low carbon and eco-friendly economy, including:

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      The establishment of a high-speed rail network.
      The cancellation of the third runway at Heathrow.
      The refusal of additional runways at Gatwick and [...]

      Radio Discussion as Plans only as far North as Leeds reported.

      Good Morning Scotland

       

      Graham Bell &
      John McCormick

       
      8th February 2010

      Hear this interview with Graham Bell and John McCormick, Chair of the Scottish Association for Public Transport:

      “Discussing the proposed plans for Highspeed rail to Scotland“.

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      (Press Play to hear the Radio interview)

      In this interview [...]

      Polls from other sources

      Some other interesting Polls related to HS2

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      Jan 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S released during January 2009

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      Feb 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S released during February 2009

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      BBC News – New Trains Fleet to boost Jobs

      BBC News – Airport to have £40 million makeover

      Rail News – Big Poulation Growth helps swing opinion towards HS2

      Guardian.co.uk – Johnson airport plans could threaten legal challenge to Heathrow Airport

      Travel Weekely [...]

      May 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S

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      Tom Smithard Political Correspondent - Rail link backed by Transport Experts

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      Jun 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S

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      SOPO - Stewart Stevenson speaks through Society of Procurement Officers

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      July 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S

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      House of Commons Transport Committee - Network Rail’s current thinking re HSR

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      Aug 09 News

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S

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      BBC Radio 4 Podcast  – Where will New Rail Line be Built?

      Graham Bell Associates - SCDI response to High Speed Rail Announcement

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      April 09 News Articles

      High Speed Rail News.

      Here are some Published Articles related to HS2S released during April 2009

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        Strategic Review of Environment Policy for Rail Programmes Booz|Allen|Hamilton.

        DfT New Line Capacity Study – cost estimate. Booz|Allen|Hamilton, London R00851900

        High Level Review of Environmental Issues for New Line Options DfT Booz|Allen|Hamilton

        Estimated Carbon Impact of a New South-North Line. [...]