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HS2 Rebellion protesters have climbed onto the top of the controversial rail line s headquarters and used modified fire extinguishers to paint it pink.
Xavier Gonzalez Trimmer, 20, and Dr Larch Maxey, 48, clambered onto the canopy of building s lobby in Euston, central London, at 10am this morning clutching industrial spray paint machines.
Footage shows the pair showering the facade of the building in neon pink paint, to show their support of the Burning Pink Party, as police tell onlookers to stand back.
A fire engine and at least three police officers were at the scene this morning as the protesters tried to stop the development of the HS2 railway, claiming it will emit 14million tonnes of CO2.
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Network Rail’s North West & Central region managing director Tim Shoveller said the rail operator was balancing the need to facilitate bank holiday journeys with the parallel need for essential railway improvements and maintenance .
“It is fantastic to see more passengers return to the railway and we want to make journeys as easy as possible for those travelling over bank holidays, he said.
“There is never an ideal time to shut the railway and we have worked hard to minimise disruption across the spring and summer – including moving work over the Easter and Spring bank holidays.
As such, where possible Network Rail has moved planned work to minimise disruption for passengers needing to travel.