Anne Main: Helioslough trying to push through Rail Freight Inquiry
Press Release :
19 August 2009
Commenting on the Planning Inspectorate’s proposed start date of 24th November for an inquiry into the Radlett Rail Freight plan, Anne Main, MP for St Albans, said:
“The developer is still galloping ahead, trying to push this proposal through when we have yet to see the rail path modelling and technical data that we believe is essential and, indeed, First Capital Connect and the Association of Train Operating Companies agree is essential.
The strategy for three to four rail freight terminals is the policy of this Government and it is pretty obvious that HelioSlough are hurrying through the proposal because they are fearful of a change of Government.
The last appeal was littered with pieces of information coming in at the eleventh hour, giving both STRIFE and the Council little time to contemplate emerging data and information.
Frankly, I am appalled that HelioSlough can press ahead in this manner and we shall continue to fight them every step of the way. They have not made their case, and many people in the industry agree with this. We all need to support STRIFE now in mounting a robust opposition.”
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