HIGH SPEED RAIL IN THE UK

That this House recognises the considerable potential of Maglev technology for the United Kingdom's rail network; notes that it provides the most cost-effective high-speed rail solution; further notes the substantial economic and environmental benefits that could be brought with a broad intercity maglev network in addition to substantial improvements in speed, comfort and reliability of rail services; and calls on the Government to endorse the United Kingdom Ultraspeed Maglev project and to take practical steps towards developing a high speed rail network for the United Kingdom.