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And will the state give refunds to those whose property values have been
reduced by undesirable developments?

Don't hold your breath....

"Neil Williams" wrote in message
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On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 02:25:04 +0100, Tom Anderson
wrote:

SNIP

In Belgium (and presumably elsewhere), a substantial payments were made in
connection with the high-speed lines (LGV), not only to neighbouring
property-owners but also to the affected municipalities. But one of the
lessons learned from experience in Victorian times is that care must be
taken in such situations to ensure that speculators cannot hold the railway
company to ransom by strategic purchases...

Regards,

- Alan (in Brussels)