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£26m investment announced for Isle of Wight rail line
A £26m package of investment in the worn-out Isle of Wight railway line has been unveiled by the government.
Road transport emissions up since 1990 despite efficiency drive
Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions from road transport have continued to grow since 1990 despite more efficient cars because traffic has increased by almost a third, according to government figures.
Scanners on trial at London train station to detect knives under clothes
Scanners which can detect whether people are carrying hidden weapons will be used by police for the first time in a London train station in a bid to tackle knife crime.
Metro Mayor rages after politician says money for rail line to the North should be spent in London
Steve Rotheram has slammed 'arrogant' London politicians after they suggested HS2 should be scrapped and the money should be spent on a major transport project in the capital instead.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
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- Ineos set to choose Bridgend Ford site to build new 4x4There is speculation Ineos Automotive has chosen Ford's Bridgend site for its new car factory.
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- Road transport emissions up since 1990 despite efficiency driveBritain’s greenhouse gas emissions from road transport have continued to grow since 1990 despite more efficient cars because traffic has increased by almost a third, according to government figures.
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- Eddie Stobart warns of cash squeeze as profits flounder [subscription]Eddie Stobart added to a lorry-load of woes by warning that profits would be “significantly below” expectations.
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- Why I got an electric car — and you should too [subscription]I’d been wanting to make the switch to an electric car for some time, ordering mine over two years ago and waiting for it to be produced.
London Evening Standard
- Kapten: London's new ride-hailing app which claims it is clamping down on emissionsLondon's second largest ride-hailing app is championing the capital's
- Pothole claim payouts quadruple in a year amid TfL decision to 'pause' road repairsThe number of motorists and cyclists receiving compensation for injuries and damage caused by potholes on London's main roads has quadrupled in a year.
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