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HIGH SPEED RAIL IN THE UK

Early day motion 286, tabled 15 December 2008 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House recognises the considerable potential of Maglev technology for the United Kingdom's rail network; notes that it provides the most cost-effective high-speed rail solution; further notes the substantial economic and environmental benefits that could be brought with a broad intercity maglev network in addition to substantial improvements in speed, comfort and reliability of rail services; and calls on the Government to endorse the United Kingdom Ultraspeed Maglev project and to take practical steps towards developing a high speed rail network for the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.