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Rail industry responds to Lord Berkeley’s evidence to House of Lords Committee

Railway Industry Association

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Today, Lord Berkeley gave evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee on HS2.


Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), said: "We note Lord Berkeley's contribution to the debate around HS2, and his suggestions for future schemes.

“The Railway Industry Association and its members believe both HS2 and improvements to the current network are needed, it is not one or the other. HS2 will bring a transformational upgrade in capacity and connectivity, benefiting towns and communities across the UK, whilst we also need to invest in the traditional network, maintaining and building a world-class railway in every part of the country, whether intercity, commuter, or regional and rural lines.

“So we urge both the forthcoming Oakervee and Williams Rail Reviews to fully support both HS2 and other major rail enhancement projects, and herald a new golden age for the railways in the years ahead.”

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