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Councils behind Glasgow airport link dismiss monorail proposals as 'not viable'
COUNCIL bosses bidding to create a rail link at Glasgow Airport have dismissed proposals by two retired engineers for a monorail.
Road to traffic hell as congestion levels reach record high
For anyone who spends much time behind the wheel it might seem obvious but now government statistics have proved that Britain’s roads are getting busier.
'We need to meet with rail minister and transport secretary' - MPs after Southern franchise review petition signatures soar
CALLS for an urgent meeting with the rail minister and the transport secretary are being made as soaring numbers of passengers sign a petition for Southern to be stripped of its franchise.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
BBC News
- Average-speed camera coverage 'doubles'The length of UK roads covered by permanent average speed cameras has more than doubled since 2013, new figures have reveal.
- Jaguar sales lift profit at Tata MotorsStrong sales of the luxury car brand Jaguar Land Rover have lifted profits at India's Tata Motors.
The Guardian
- Jaguar Land Rover sells record half a million cars in a yearLargest UK car manufacturer’s profits were down, however, from £2.6bn to £1.5bnJaguar Land Rover sold half a million cars for the first time ever in the past year, helped by strong demand in Europe and North America.However, the UK’s largest car manufacturer, owned by Indian conglomerate Tata, saw pre-tax profit fall as customers opted for cheaper models and it suffered a slowdown in the lucrative Chinese market. Continue reading...
London Evening Standard
- Eurostar passengers stranded in Paris overnight after 'suspect package' sparks security alert at Gare Du Nord stationHundreds of Eurostar passengers have been forced to spend the night in Paris after a security scare coupled with engineering work prevented services from running to London.
Other Regional Press
- Buses, cars and taxis could be a thing of the past on Queen Street Proposals which could see taxis, buses and private hire vehicles banned on Queen Street have been submitted by Oxfordshire County Council.
- Road to traffic hell as congestion levels reach record highFor anyone who spends much time behind the wheel it might seem obvious but now government statistics have proved that Britain’s roads are getting busier.
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