I AM totally opposed to the proposals for routing a high-speed train service through the Chilterns.

Apart from the noise and destruction of woods, trees, wildlife and even homes that will not even benefit those of us who live in the area, what about the mayhem involved in the building of it, which will involve lots of heavy traffic and no doubt incredible amounts of waste to be cleared up or disposed of.

We already suffer from aircraft noise. Surely enough is enough.

COLIN STEVENS Pednor Via email