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Ministers consider exempting long-suffering commuters from rail fare hikes after backlash from Tory MPs
inisters are considering plans to exempt commuters routinely facing by poor levels of service and industrial action from rail fare hikes after a backlash from Conservative MPs, The Telegraph has learned.
New Abellio trains will be much longer than existing rail stock
The new InterCity trains to be introduced on the main line to London in three years time will have 12 carriages of seats compared with eight on most current trains.
Industry in talks to roll out self-powered wireless sensors at level crossings
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) will hold talks with industry partners to help bring its DfT-backed rail crossings project into fruition after demonstrating the feasibility of using wireless sensors. The IRR had won funding from the DfT...
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- Audi cars 'will talk to traffic lights', firm saysVehicles will soon be able to communicate with traffic lights and tell drivers when they are about to change, Audi says.
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- Ford plans self-driving car by 2021Carmaker sets up deals to develop model with no pedals or steering wheel
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- Electric Cars Could Replace 90% Of The Vehicles On The Road, MIT Study FindsElectric cars could replace 90% of existing vehicles and lead to a 30% reduction in transport emissions, an MIT study has found. Researchers spent four years analysing millions of trips across America, concluding that electric cars could satisfy owners’ needs in nearly every instance, despite their limited range. The study also found that the estimated 87% adoption rate would more than meet near-term US climate targets for personal vehicle travel. Emissions cuts would be even greater if power plants decarbonise over time. Jessica Trancik, associate professor in ene...
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