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An article run in "The Oxford Mail" today discusses how the lives of people in North Oxford will be ruined by HS2.
Essentially, many residents are frightened that trains loaded with ballast will thunder through Oxford on their way to the construction site and some poorly built houses will be in danger of collapsing due to the vibrations.
I was intrigued by a quote from the Oxford City Council board member for Planning and Transport - Alex Hollingsworth (Labour)
Is it true that local authorities can pick and choose which freight or even passenger services pass through their towns or cities?
Essentially, many residents are frightened that trains loaded with ballast will thunder through Oxford on their way to the construction site and some poorly built houses will be in danger of collapsing due to the vibrations.
I was intrigued by a quote from the Oxford City Council board member for Planning and Transport - Alex Hollingsworth (Labour)
"Any proposal to use the route for delivering ballast for HS2 would need to go through a separate planning process."
Is it true that local authorities can pick and choose which freight or even passenger services pass through their towns or cities?
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