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Commenting on the publication of HS2’s report Rebalancing Britain: from HS2 towards a national transport strategy, a spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group, representing Network Rail and rail operators, said
“Our railway has been transformed in the last 15 years and phenomenal growth in passengers and goods moved by rail is playing a crucial role in keeping the nation competitive in a global economy. Sir David Higgins’ latest report underlines how HS2 will become the backbone of Britain’s growing railway, linking up our major Northern cities and helping to meet the challenge of demand for more passenger and freight services.”
