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HS2 - Walking The Line
by Laudable
Birmingham sits at the heart of HS2. In this podcast we will take you on a journey along the proposed line out of the city, where you will hear the stories of the people directly affected. Join Birmingham Live's Politics and People Editor Jane Haynes as she conducts a trip along the HS2 line.
Episodes
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All Aboard HS2
After months of uncertainty and speculation, the HS2 line in and out of Birmingham has been given the green light.In this episode we speak to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Curzon Street about the decision – and find out what people living in the city think about high speed rail.We also speak…
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Last Orders: The Pubs Lost & Saved by HS2
Three historic pubs circled what will one day be Curzon Street station, the hub for HS2 in Birmingham. By the time the station is built, just one will be left standing.The Fox & Grapes is gone, The Eagle & Tun is going - but The Woodman is alive and kicking. In this episode we trace their...
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Under Threat: The Protestors Battling To Save Ancient Woods
In woodlands up and down the route of HS2, protestors have been camping out in a bid to save ancient trees from premature destruction.Backed by big hitters like Chris Packham and film star Emma Thomson, ordinary men, women and kids have given up cosy beds to spend the winter under canvas.In this...
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The Families Evicted by HS2
A row of 12 family homes once stood together in a neat row at the end of Common Lane in Washwood Heath, Birmingham - until HS2 announced they were in the way of the proposed railway line.In this episode two fathers, Pervez Akhtar and Shalinder Diwan, recall the shock of learning they would have…
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HS2: Why We Need It
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has been a fervent backer of the HS2 project since its infancy. He’s also been part of the recent Oakervee review into the costs of the scheme. In this episode he explains why he believes the next Government must back it in full. We also hear from real estate…
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Battle For The Scrap Yard
Dozens of families and businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands have been moved out to make way for HS2 - among them is the well known Taroni family, who's scrapyards have helped 'keep Birmingham tidy' for more than 60 years.Their long running dispute with HS2 has now come to a head…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Birmingham sits at the heart of HS2. In this podcast we will take you on a journey along the proposed line out of the city, where you will hear the stories of the people directly affected.
Join Birmingham Live's Politics and People Editor Jane Haynes as she conducts a trip along the HS2 line.
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Birmingham sits at the heart of HS2. In this podcast we will take you on a journey along the proposed line out of the city, where you will hear the stories of the people directly affected. Join Birmingham Live's Politics and People Editor Jane Haynes as she conducts a trip along the HS2 line.
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