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Victory in New Street campaign
THE long campaign to rebuild Birmingham’s New Street station celebrates victory today as Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announces the Government is committing almost £400 million to the project.
Ms Kelly will announce the go-ahead for the historic rebuild in Birmingham, this morning.
The Government’s decision is a major boost for Birmingham and promises to transform the gateway to the nation’s second city for 17 million rail passengers each year.
The decision follows a major Birmingham Mail campaign and a petition signed by more than 7,000 readers.
Ms Kelly said: “The Government is making a major investment in Birmingham New Street and it is now up to Birmingham City Council and its partners to transform this station into one of the best in our country.”
Read the full story in today's Birmingham Mail.
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