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French rail giant SNCF is threatening to sue the Department for Transport after it was ruled out of a contest to run High Speed 2 trains in a row over pensions.
Sunday, 28 April 2019
The Guardian
- Extinction Rebellion activists claim victory in HS2 tree protestAction by 12 protesters in Colne Valley nature reserve hailed as a success after felling halted
- Haggis, whisky ... double beds: the new romance of the sleeper trainThe revamped service from London to Scotland hopes to revive the luxury and glamour of overnight train travel
The Independent
- Extinction Rebellion: Activists scale trees to stop HS2 cutting them downAction highlighting 'environmental destruction' caused by rail project could be first of many along route, protestors say
The Telegraph
- Letters: Late and over budget, HS2 is a masterclass in project mismanagementIR – In the past 20 years I have applied for many grants, both public and private, to fund projects such as a village hall, a playing field and restoration work. In all cases I have had to fulfil many conditions, and ensure that the grant benefits as wide a range of people as possible. At the end of every application there has been a warning that it will not be possible to return for more money.
- HS2 contractors are causing irreversible damage to the environment, senior Conservative warns [Subscription]High Speed 2 contractors are causing irreversible damage to the environment before the line has final-sign off, a senior Conservative warned last night.
Times Online
- French rail giant SNCF threatens to sue after being kicked off HS2 trains bid [Subscription]French rail giant SNCF is threatening to sue the Department for Transport after it was ruled out of a contest to run High Speed 2 trains in a row over pensions.
Yorkshire Post
- Settle to Carlisle line has potential to be major rail route for North – Yorkshire Post lettersTHIS month has been the 30th anniversary of the reprieve for the iconic Settle and Carlisle (S&CR) line, which is part of the 113-mile Leeds-Carlisle route.
Other News Sources
- Tatton MP takes up Knutsford couple's HS2 fightTATTON MP Esther McVey is to take up Justine and Trevor Palin’s case against HS2.
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