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Announcement aimed at tackling pollution will prove a huge incentive to development and sale of electric and hybrid vehiclesChina, the world's biggest vehicle market, is considering a ban on the production and sale of fossil fuel cars in a major boost to the production of electric vehicles as Beijing seeks to ease pollution.
Cycle collision report is ‘victim blaming’ [Subscription]
The Department of Transport has advised the Road Safety Authority (RSA) that an unpublished report detailing collisions involving cyclists could be interpreted as “victim blaming” if released.
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye speaks out
Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye urgently needs to convince politicians of his green credentials, at the same time as fending off a cheaper rival.
High-speed synergies for the north
Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is now being increasingly seen as the third phase of the UK’s high-speed rail programme. RTM’s Luana Salles reports on what this means for the region and Transport for the North (TfN).
Elizabeth line rolling stock: a culture of co-operation
With the Elizabeth Line tantalisingly close to completion and the first of its new rolling stock already on track, David Sherrin, senior project manager for rolling stock at TfL, updates RTM’s Josh Mines on the progress and delivery of the new trains.
Monday, 11 September 2017
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- Aberdeen Airport runway reopensFlights were diverted to other airports while a safety inspection was carried out on damaged tarmac.
- Flybe plane returns to Belfast City Airport after lightning strikeSeventy-four people were on board the Flybe plane, which the company said returned to Belfast as a precaution.
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- 'We are aiming to expand Heathrow in a carbon-neutral way - and that includes the flights': Airport boss John Holland-Kaye speaks out ahead of new probe on air quality He drives to work in a Tesla, says his customers will soon ride on electric, driverless buses – and swears his plans for a new runway are carbon-neutral.
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- Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye speaks out Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye urgently needs to convince politicians of his green credentials, at the same time as fending off a cheaper rival.
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