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2008-07-16

New high-speed rail services ‘could spell end of UK air travel’

"NEW high-speed trains similar to those on French and Japanese networks could spell the end for domestic flights in Britain, a top Welsh transport expert has warned.

Professor Stuart Cole was speaking after it emerged that Network Rail is considering introducing “bullet-style” trains between London and Cardiff, one of five new high-speed routes designed to help Britain cope with its overburdened rail system."

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/06/24/new-high-speed-rail-services-could-spell-end-of-uk-air-travel-91466-21139275/

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