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# Lichfield’s MP calls on Transport Secretary to force HS2 route rethink
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfields-mp-calls-on-transport-secretary-to-force-hs2-route-rethink/
- Published: 2012-10-05T07:00:39.000Z
- Updated: 2012-10-04T06:02:00.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: HS2, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 21:41, News

Lichfield’s MP has called on the Secretary of State for Transport to halt progress on HS2 while alternative routes are considered.

[Reports in the national media](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9576183/HS2-rail-line-could-be-re-routed-to-Heathrow.html?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) suggested the proposed make-up of the line could be altered if a report recommends the creation of a third runway at Heathrow.

[![Michael Fabricant MP](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/michaelfabricant.jpg "michaelfabricant")](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2009/03/23/michael-fabricant-mp-asks-more-questions-over-lichfield-trent-valley-train-services/michaelfabricant-2/)

Michael Fabricant MP

Michael Fabricant has now written to Patrick McLoughlin to urge him to take action.

“Patrick McLoughlin is a no nonsense politician as has been demonstrated over his decision on the West Coast Main Line franchise,” he said.

“Having worked closely with him over a number of years in the Government Whips’ Office, he is very aware of the issues facing Lichfield and HS2\. With news that he might also taking a similarly practical approach regarding the possible integration of Heathrow and HS2, now was the time to write.”

In his letter, Mr Fabricant outlines a number of concerns about the proposed route, saying that it “seems to have been designed to be as damaging to the environment as it possibly can”.