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Every level crossing in Scotland will get lifesaving barriers

Safety barriers are to be instal­led at all level crossings on Scotland’s railways. Bosses at Network Rail confirmed the move after a trial of a new, cheaper mini barrier at a crossing in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, was hailed as a “fantastic success”.

All a(pp)board.. Manchester bus passengers to get tickets on their phones

Greater Manchester could become the first place in the country to use  smartphone tickets on buses, trams and trains.

Electric cars need solid infrastructure to thrive

Encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will require solid infrastructure throughout cities and backing from local authorities, according to car manufacturer Nissan.

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  • Every level crossing in Scotland will get lifesaving barriers Safety barriers are to be instal­led at all level crossings on Scotland’s railways. Bosses at Network Rail confirmed the move after a trial of a new, cheaper mini barrier at a crossing in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, was hailed as a “fantastic success”.

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  • Oban upgrade plans in spotlight Detailed plans for regeneration projects at Oban that will ease traffic congestion, improve transport links and encourage cruise ships to visit the town will be considered by councillors next month.

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  • Rights of bus companies should be recognised THE West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority, on advice from Metro, threw out a Quality Partnership offer from the Association of Bus Operators in West Yorkshire. The offer was to double bus use in West Yorkshire through quality improvements over the next decade or so.

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  • Champagne day for world’s longest busway In spite of doubts that it could sustain its early popularity, the longest busway in the world, which links St Ives with Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Trumpington by way of an on-road section in Cambridge, has carried more than 2.5 million passengers, compared with the county council’s year one forecast of 1.75 million.
  • Railway structures safeguarded by Government Swindon’s original railway station building, the iconic Box Tunnel near Corsham and a number of bridges in North Wiltshire are among more than 40 historic railway structures on the Great Western main line to be safeguarded by the Government.
  • Iconic fin design planned in Burnley Railway Station revamp ‘FINS’ are looking up for rail travellers arriving in Burnley from the rest of Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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  • Crossrails Wallasea Island RSPB nature reserve ready thanks to BAM NuttallCrossrail has taken another step towards the creation of a new 1,500 acre RSPB nature reserve with the completion of a new 180 metre jetty at Wallasea Island in Essex.  The jetty will receive in the order of 4.5 million tonnes of material excavated during Crossrail™s tunnelling operations in London. Wallasea Island Wild Coast project [...]

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