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Guardian Daily: £30bn high-speed rail plans unveiled (Guardian Unlimited)
The transport secretary, Lord Adonis , has published £30bn plans for a 250mph rail link between London and Birmingham . The proposals, which would revolutionise Britain's rail network, are subject to parliamentary approval and public consultation.
High-speed rail: All aboard! (Guardian Unlimited)
There are two big decisions about high-speed rail. First, is it needed in Britain? And second, if it is, where should it go?
Second rail union set to vote for strikes (Independent)
A second rail union is set to announce today that its members have voted in favour of strikes in a row over Network Rail's plans to axe 1,500 maintenance jobs.
Transport Secretary sets out vision for high speed rail network (Times Online)
Public consultation on a £30 billion high speed rail network will begin in the autumn, the Transport Secretary said today as he unveiled plans for the fastest railway in Europe.
Hundreds of homes will go for new high speed rail line (Daily Telegraph)
The owners of 440 homes face having their properties demolished to make way for the first stage of a 250mph rail line from London to Birmingham and northern England.
Rail link 'must include Scotland' (BBC News)
The UK government's proposals for a high-speed rail link must include Scotland, the Scottish government says.
The opportunities and challenges of high speed rail (BBC News)
What high speed rail could mean for the Scottish economy and environment.
Fears supermarket bid could push Portishead rail link hope into the sidings (This is Bristol)
Developers behind plans to build a new supermarket and hotel in Portishead have been told to go back to the drawing board – after concerns were raised the scheme could affect the future of the town's proposed rail link.
High-speed rail plans announced (Epolitix )
Plans for a new 250 mph high-speed rail network between London and Scotland via Birmingham have been outlined by the government.
Brum high-speed rail link is on the wrong track (Evening Standard)
Permit me to be underwhelmed by the news that in 15 years' time, I may be able to get to Birmingham in 49 minutes. That was the boast of Transport Secretary Lord Adonis as he announced plans for a high-speed rail network.