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HS2 noise worries

FORMER Railway Magazine columnist Lord Berkeley wanted to know what steps the Department of Transport (DfT) will take to reduce train noise that is measured independently during the initial operation and testing of trains on HS2 phase one, if it is found to be in excess of Environmental Minimal Requirements.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton

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