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  "textContent": "In November 2024, I wrote on New Civil Engineer about the Treasury’s Green Book, arguing that it systematically undervalued the intangible benefits of light rail while overstating disruption costs. This was causing ambitious, much-needed schemes, especially those outside of London, to fall at the first…\n\nThe post Has light rail finally received the green light? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.",
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