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Green signal for high-speed rail consultation

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Transport minister calls for public to back scheme that will bring £44bn to UK economy by 2070

The Department for Transport has today launched the consultation exercise on its proposals for a £32bn high-speed rail network, predicting the controversial project will deliver £44bn of economic benefits...

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