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Double-spend warning over high-speed rail link
A HIGH-speed rail route from London should not end at Manchester as billions of pounds will need to be spent upgrading the network into Scotland anyway, Transport Minister Keith Brown has claimed.
Transport chief calls for tram-train investment
Public transport chief Geoff Inskip has urged the government to invest millions of pounds into tram-trains. Mr Inskip called on the Department for Transport to set aside 100 million a year from the savings identified in the McNulty Report into improving efficiency in Britains rail industry to develop tram-train networks across the country. Tram-train is [...]
Tuesday, 03 July 2012
The Herald
- Motorway speed limits could vary across the UKMotorists in Scotland face being told to drive slower than in other parts of the UK as part of a raft of new powers being transferred from Westminster to Holyrood tomorrow.
The Scotsman
- Raising limit to 80mph too dangerous, says HillFormer world champion racing driver Damon Hill has spoken out against the UK governments proposals to increase the motorway speed limit to 80mph.
London Evening Standard
- London 2012 Olympics: First express 'Zil' lane for Games VIPs appears in LondonLondon has its first Zil lane the stretches of road reserved for official Olympic vehicles.
Other Regional Press
- Views on Dorset transport sought RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on Dorsets highways and transport services.
- A1 roundabout solutions offeredFollowing a report two weeks ago concerning proposals for a new larger roundabout at the Black Cat junction of the A421 and A1 in?Chawston, Bedfordshire on?Sunday has received a number of suggestions for
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Commuters 'want support from employers'The daily commute to work can prove dangerous and stressful for many British workers, who feel their employer should have a role to play in alleviating this situation, according to a new survey.Almost a quarter of people have been in an accident on their way to work, with almost a third narrowly avoiding a crash, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found.Furthermore, 98 per cent of respondents claimed they are often exposed to negligent drivers on their journey.This issue means 45 per cent of people would welcome employer support to improve their driving skills, while 27 per cent feel fu...
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