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A HANDFUL of Newcastle businesses are pushing for the state government's proposed light rail route through the CBD to be changed. Newcastle state MP Tim Crakanthorp met the shopkeepers on Hunter Street last week. They told him local businesses would be forced to cope with traffic delays and less parking. Mr Crakanthorp said the existing rail corridor would be a better option for the light rail line. "Peak-hour traffic will crawl, parking opportunities will be reduced and deliveries will be delayed due to the construction," he said.

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Newcastle businesses want light rail route changed