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Tory conference: Government confirms £25bn for road upgrades
Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.
Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry admits transport in the north of England is 'crap'
Jake Berry says he won't pretend transport in the north is good, but insists Labour must take a share of the blame
I'd back a 'fat controller' figure to run the railways, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he backs the idea of a 'fat controller' figure for the railways who is responsible for the tracks and trains as well as letting contracts to operators.
Monday, 30 September 2019
BBC News
- Bridge inspections after north east floodingAberdeenshire Council urges drivers to obey
- Tory conference: Government confirms £25bn for road upgradesInfrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.
- M50: Almost €3m lost in unpaid tolls by NI driversAbout 1.4m journeys were made by NI drivers on the Dublin motorway last year.
The Guardian
- Truck drivers should be routinely tested for sleep apnoeaHalf of Italian truck drivers surveyed suffered from a breathing problem that could cause them to fall asleep at wheelTruck drivers should be routinely tested for sleep apnoea after a study found that half of them suffer from breathing disorders.In a survey of 905 Italian truck drivers, it was found that approximately half suffered from at least one sleep-related breathing problem that could potentially cause them to fall asleep at the wheel. Continue reading...
The Scotsman
- Flashing 'wrong way' warning signs to be trialled at A1 and M9 motorway junctions after seven deaths in four yearsElectronic warning signs triggered by vehicles driving the wrong way onto motorways are being trialled in Scotland following a series of fatal crashes.
Times Online
- Car charger deal paves way for electric revolution [Subscription]Restrictions on the use of electric car chargers will be lifted under plans to accelerate the use of green vehicles on Britain’s roads.
Sky News
- Tories to hail 'infrastructure revolution' - as MPs plot Brexit ambushSajid Javid will detail a multibillion pound spending blitz on roads, buses and broadband as the Tories continue their fightback at their conference in Manchester.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Anger over taxi safety charges THE OWNER of a cab firm has accused Bradford Council of trying to make money after several cars failed safety checks carried out by the authority.
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