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Half of children aged 11 have never even caught a bus reveals study
While 48 per cent of children had reached the age of 11 without travelling on public transport - more than one in six spent at least three hours a day watching television or on a computer.
Will devolved rail in Wales lead to better trains? Carwyn Jones says he wouldn't want to see old trains on electrified tracks
Control of who gets Wales' rail franchise is set to be devolved to Wales in 2018
Friday, 28 November 2014
The Telegraph
- Schoolchildren use loudspeaker to shame parents who park illegallyBewsey Lodge Primary, in Cheshire, launches campaign against illegal parking during the school run following mounting concerns raised by pupils, parents and staff
- Great news - low oil prices are destroying Opec's powerThe energy markets are slowly being prised from the grip of this damaging cartel, reports Jeremy Warner
Bolton News
- Drivers get away with speeding on M60 and M62 due to legal error DRIVERS caught speeding during roadworks on the M60 and M62 have not been prosecuted after a mix up between police and transport bosses.
- Council WILL consider putting Lancashire on road signs BOLTON'S Lancashire heritage could re-appear on the town's street signs — after town hall bosses performed a u-turn on the issue.
Northamptonshire Telegraph
- Street lights to go out on Corby estateCorby’s Danesholme estate will be ‘plunged into darkness’ when Northamptonshire County Council switch off streetlights in courtyards.
Other Regional Press
- Angry Preston residents blast Lancashire County Council for needless roadworksMarian and Peter Lee of St Francis Close, Fulwood, Preston, were horrified after discovering road repairs by LCC contractors had actually created potholes on their road.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- London hosts freight re-timing summitThe Quiet Cities summit in London has taken place over November 25th and 26th. This was the first ever global summit on the subject of re-timing freight deliveries. The summit follows the success of rearranging freight deliveries to arrive outside of rush hour during the 2012 Olympic Games, helping ease pressure on the busy capital. To mark the event, Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London released new guidance on how to responsibly increase flexibility for freight deliveries. The guidance was published as part of TfL’s Road Modernisation Plan, which has received &pou...
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