A group of 24 councils worried about the environmental impact of Heathrow expansion have called for an independent cost-benefit review of the high speed rail schemes put forward by Network Rail and the Department for Transport.
The 2M Group, which includes Hammersmith & Fulham Council, wants proposed rail schemes to be tested alongside its own scheme, High Speed North.
For more information visit 2MGroup.org.uk.
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