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Adonis role in Crossrail 2 worries north

Fears that northern high-speed rail link might be shunted behind London project

Why Elon Musk says Hong Kong will be the 'beacon city' for electric cars

With booming sales and more than 1,000 public charging spots, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted the city would be a leader on electric car adoption Hong Kong’s population density, efficient public transportation and general lack of space hardly provide incentive to buy a private car. High registration taxes on new vehicles – up to 115% of the price portion above HK$500,000 (£45,000) – make anyone balk. The heavy levy is meant to reduce road traffic and street level emissions, which is the main contributor to the port city’s air pollution.Yet, in the past two years, the city has seen a boom in regi...

Heathrow: We’re ready to build

After yet another record year, Britain’s busiest port is determined to continue growing and is calling in the contractors. Bryce Wilcock met with Heathrow chief John Holland-Kaye to find out more

Petition of 10,000 will see government wade into debate on Govia Thameslink Railway franchise review

THE GOVERNMENT will have to respond to calls for Southern to be stripped of their franchise after more than 10,000 passengers complained about their services.