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Talking transport

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This decision is purely political dogma, trying to show the UK can also have high speed trains, at whatever cost. There is no economic case for this investment. If this sort of finance is available it should be used to improve the existing rail systems (including electrification), improve and increase rolling stock and use technology to improve reliability, such a few leaves on the lines or cross winds don't bring the system to a halt. All of these, if UK sourced and supplied, would improve the quality of life for many as well as significant employment. When will politicians start to look after the general electorate rather than their own ego's.

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10 Jan 2012

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12:42 pm

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