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A construction project in this industry involves redeveloping the now-disused RAF Tempsford, with a rebuild of this industry’s existing facilities in Marston Vale due to be finished in 2030. (10[1])Companies called ROSCOs own significant assets in this industry, (10[1])in which the Labour Party’s 2024 election manifesto promised to preserve (-5[1])“open-access” companies. Douglas Oakervee (10[1])independently reviewed a project in this industry, revealing that its (-5[1])total cost had passed 100 (10[2])billion pounds. (10[2]-5[1])That project in this industry had its “Phase 2” (10[1])north of Stafford cancelled (10[1])in October 2023 (10[3])as a result. For 10 points, companies in what industry will operate services on the HS2 project? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: railway industry [or railroad industry; accept trains; prompt on public transit industry or transportation industry]
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