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Key transport decisions for Kirklees are now going to be made by Leeds City Council leader
Transport for the North 'already making decisions' and Kirklees Clr says 'we know the deals are already being struck'
'We can reduce freight emissions and still increase our cargo capacity,' Heathrow Chairman
Speaking at the BCC International Trade Summit, Heathrow’s Non-Executive Chairman Lord Deighton announced a new ten step Blueprint for Sustainable Freight plan to reduce the impact of freight vehicles around Heathrow. Lord Deighton’s speech is the first time the airport has publicly addressed the challenge of the environmental impacts of cargo and set out its plans to ensure that even as Heathrow and freight volumes grow with expansion, overall airport-related traffic on the road does not increase in number compared to today.
UK should 'look abroad' for station advancements
The UK should take the lead from other countries on maximising the benefits of railway stations, argues a new report released today. The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) has used the study to highlight the versatility of areas surrounding stations. It looked at case studies from locations in...
No reason why schemes can't be funded with more private cash, says Siemens
Siemens has signalled its willingness to work on future electrification and resignalling programmes following the government’s announcement of £48bn available for CP6. The hints build on Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne’s pledge to increase private railway investment...
Thursday, 19 October 2017
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- Row over replacing Belfast's Boyne BridgeBelfast City Council has backed a proposal for a new transport hub that would see the bridge demolished.
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- Government invests £350 million improving local roadsFunding will bring benefits to local road users around the country and support the development of new housing.
- Boost for electric and driverless car industry as government drives forward green transport revolutionAutomated and Electric Vehicles Bill will mean more electric car chargepoints and enable insurance for driverless cars.
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- Rivals fear Uber effect as London licence bids stallTfL delays hit Via and Taxify, leaving UK capital with no app-based car-hailing service
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- French radiator road scheme spells the end for black ice [Subscription]France is seeking to develop a new generation of roads with far more sophisticated ambitions than simply enabling drivers to get from A to B.
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- Shell to open its first electric car charge points in UK Shell is opening charging points at its petrol stations in Holloway (London), Whyteleafe (Surrey) and Derby. A further seven more will open in London and Reading by the end of the year.
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- Plans set out to improve road safety in Wales Although we have some of the safest roads in the world, every death or serious injury is one too many, economy secretary Ken Skates has said today.
- Depth of Kent's pothole problem revealedA survey has laid bare the number of potholes on Kent's roads - the combined depth of which equates to 10 times the height of Canterbury Cathedral.
- Dominic Raab - why tougher penalties for those who bring death and destruction to our roads are neededIn a split second, someone’s life can be changed forever.
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- Has new link road made this brook run dry? A CONSERVATIONIST has raised serious concerns that the development of the new City Link Road has resulted in the Eign Brook running dry.
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