High Speed Rail will be 'a big boost' for Britain, says Unite

10 March 2010

High Speed Rail will be 'a big boost for Britain', Unite's deputy general secretary, Jack Dromey said today (Wednesday, 10 March).

He said: 'Tens of thousands of jobs will be created and 21st century communications will open up the regions to much needed development and investment.'

'The ambitious multi-billion project will speed travellers from London to Birmingham in under one hour.'

'British manufacturing must benefit. High Speed trains in Britain should be made in Britain. government support for the new National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering is very welcome.'

'High Speed Rail now creates the opportunity to rebuild a rail industry to rival any nation in Europe.'

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