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Portsmouth Light Rail Gets the Green Light

LONDON- Transport Minister Keith Hill has given the green light to a new light rail system for South Hampshire.

By Graham Parker | Updated on May 09, 2001

LONDON- Transport Minister Keith Hill has given the green light to a £190 million ($272 million) light rail system for South Hampshire.The new nine-mile long network will run from Fareham to Portsmouth, through Gosport and a proposed new tunnel under Portsmouth Harbour.

Keith Hill, in full electioneering mode, said:’This light rail scheme will reduce traffic congestion, improve access to the Gosport and Portsmouth peninsulas, and boost the regeneration of those areas. The project will be a good example of the accessible, integrated and environmentally sound light rail systems which we promised in our 10-Year Plan for Transport.’

This scheme is the first phase of proposals for improving public transport in South Hampshire by providing an integrated network of light rail, heavy rail and bus services.

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