HS2 could bring 'poorer train service' for many
The chairman of 51m - an alliance of 18 local authorities opposed to HS2 - has warned that the project will not universally benefit train services:
– Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire County CouncilMany towns and cities will be shocked to discover that they will actually receive a poorer train service if HS2 is built.
Stations such as Toton Sidings and Meadowhall are far from city centres.
West Coast Main Line and Midland Main Line services to many existing stations are certain to be reduced.
He added that the line would "blight the lives, property and businesses of tens of thousands of people".
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