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Saturday, 19 July 2008

BBC News

• Millions jet off despite economyMore than two million UK travellers will head abroad during 18-21 July despite gloomy economic news, tourism operators predict.
• Kenya sued over biofuel projectEnvironmental groups take Kenya's government to court over a sugar plantation.
• MPs warning over haulage industryMinisters are urged to do more to help UK hauliers compete against those based in continental Europe.

The Guardian

• Golf carts switch from green to roadRising fuel costs drive move to economical but unconventional transport in some US towns

The Herald

• How the West Coast was won and runSaturday interview: Colin Craig. The battle of the buses is over, and under his guidance the family firm is motoring.

The Scotsman

• More freight transport cash urgedThe Government must invest more in improving the freight transport infrastructure, a report by MPs said.

The Telegraph

• Plans for £30 billion high-speed rail link into EuropeTrain passengers could travel from Yorkshire to Paris in three hours with a plan for a new £30 billion high-speed rail line to be announced next week by councils opposed to Heathrow airport expansion.
• Britain's obsession with driving makes car journey times even longer Britain's continuing obsession with driving has helped make journey times on our most congested road even longer.

Reuters News

• GM, utility group to announce electric car tie-upDETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp and an organization representing U.S. utilities are set to announce a partnership to prepare for the widespread sale of plug-in electric cars, people familiar with the plans said Friday.

Mail Online

• £30bn rail link to put Sheffield within three hours of ParisPlans for a £30billion high-speed rail link between the North and South were announced yesterday by councils opposed to Heathrow airport expansion.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Lorries make A55 one of Britain's most dangerous roadsMOTORISTS on the A55 Expressway are at risk after figures showed one in seven lorry drivers is a danger, it is claimed.

Journal Live

• Fast new rail links ’would rival flights’THE GOVERNMENT is to face renewed pressure for a new high-speed rail link connecting the North East with London, Scotland and the rest of Europe.

Liverpool Echo

• Four JLA routes suspendedCOST-CUTTING by Ryanair will hit four European routes from Liverpool John Lennon airport this winter.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Zeebrugge ferry could still be savedEurope™s transport chief has confirmed a ferry service between Scotland and Belgium, which is facing the axe, could get EU funding, an MEP said yesterday.

The York Press

• A64 crossroads blackspot plea MAJOR improvements are needed on an accident blackspot near York, local politicians have claimed.

Wales Online

• Wales must fight for high-speed rail lineTHE Welsh economy could be marginalised because Wales is not doing enough to lobby for a new high-speed rail line, experts warned yesterday.

Washington Post

• McCain pledges to help auto industry rebuild WARREN, Mich. -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain pledged Friday to help auto workers rebuild their industry and in the process jump-start the entire U.S. economy.
• Oil prices tumble in biggest weekly drop ever NEW YORK -- The price of oil recorded its biggest weekly drop ever, and a gallon of gas finally pulled back from its record high. So is it time to declare the energy bubble popped?