Railfreight: everything you need to know about the controversial plans
The battle to build a new £300m rail freight terminal in Park Street has been going since developers HelioSlough first submitted an application to St Albans District Council in 2007.
The most recent decision from Eric Pickles to grant planning permission has lead to Park Street Councillor Stephen Bowes-Phipps’ resignation this week.
Below is a brief timeline of events:
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