National Trust's fears over HS2
The National Trust is outlining its concerns about the impact of HS2, the new high speed rail line from London to Birmingham.
The National Trust outlines its concerns about High Speed 2
Concerns over the high speed rail link - HS2 - took a new twist today - with The National Trust saying it feared the route would badly affect historic land and property.
The Government wants to build the £32 billion pound scheme from London to Birmingham - but there are many opponents.
The Trust says four key historic sites will be seriously affected by the route through Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - tourist attractions like Claydon House, Waddesdon Manor, Hartwell House and Coombe Hill.
Our transport correspondent Mike Pearse reports.
Mike Pearse spoke to Ian Wilson from the National Trust.
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