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Should the government guarantee full funding for the Midlands Rail Hub project?

The Midlands Rail Hub is a proposed £1.75 billion upgrade to the region's rail network, creating 14 million more annual seats and faster connections between Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, and Hereford. The plan involves new chords and platforms to bypass bottlenecks at Birmingham Moor Street. Proponents argue this infrastructure is critical for 'levelling up' the Midlands and reducing car dependency. Opponents argue the cost is too high given recent rail failures like HS2, and funds should prioritize local road maintenance or bus services.

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Response rates from 1.2k UK voters.

68%
Yes
32%
No
58%
Yes
24%
No
5%
Yes, unblocking the rail bottleneck is vital for regional economic growth
5%
No, the £1.75bn cost is excessive and should be spent on fixing local potholes
5%
Yes, but only if it guarantees increased freight capacity to get trucks off the M6
2%
No, large rail projects always overspend; focus on cheaper digital signal upgrades
1%
No, prioritize expanding the Metro tram network in the Black Country instead

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 @BDC986Sanswered…1mo1MO

Doesn’t impact me

 @BDFCQHXanswered…1mo1MO

This does not affect me. I have no opinion.

 @BDDTVZD answered…1mo1MO

Yes if it ensures the lack of congestion on roads, and the benefits of public transport. BUT, it should be made as cheap as possible, ensuring local roads have their potholes repaired too.

 @BD3R9PRanswered…2mos2MO

There should be a limit or percentage for the funding

 @BDDVKDJanswered…1mo1MO

#1 Engaged Government Funding

No, private consultancy firms are vampires draining public funds dry. This is not sustainable.

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