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Smart motorways present ongoing risk of death, says coroner
Coroner concludes lack of hard shoulder on M1 in South Yorkshire contributed to deaths of two menA coroner has called for a review into smart motorways, concluding that the lack of a hard shoulder contributed to the deaths of two men.Sheffield's coroner, David Urpeth, said smart motorways, which allow motorists to drive on the hard shoulder, present an ongoing risk of future deaths. He said he will be writing to Highways England and the secretary of state for transport to request a review.
Tram group recommends extending NET network to Leicester and Loughborough
A leading tram body has said it is in favour of extending the NET network to Loughborough and Leicester, via ‘tram trains’.
Minister backs M4 commission's Newport public transport plan
THE Welsh Government will throw its support behind a vast redesign of the public transport system in and around Newport, aiming to reduce the region's reliance on the M4.
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
BBC News
- M1 deaths: Coroner calls for smart motorway reviewDavid Urpeth says smart motorways without a hard shoulder carry
- Chip-shortage 'crisis' halts car-company outputA shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time.
The Guardian
- Smart motorways present ongoing risk of death, says coronerCoroner concludes lack of hard shoulder on M1 in South Yorkshire contributed to deaths of two menA coroner has called for a review into smart motorways, concluding that the lack of a hard shoulder contributed to the deaths of two men.Sheffield's coroner, David Urpeth, said smart motorways, which allow motorists to drive on the hard shoulder, present an ongoing risk of future deaths. He said he will be writing to Highways England and the secretary of state for transport to request a review.
- Electric car batteries with five-minute charging times producedExclusive: first factory production means recharging could soon be as fast as filling up petrol or diesel vehiclesBatteries capable of fully charging in five minutes have been produced in a factory for the first time, marking a significant step towards electric cars becoming as fast to charge as filling up petrol or diesel vehicles.Electric vehicles are a vital part of action to tackle the climate crisis but running out of charge during a journey is a worry for drivers.
The Telegraph
- Calls for urgent review of smart motorways as coroner rules they present 'risk of future deaths' [subscription]It was found that the lack of hard shoulder on M1 contributed to 'unlawful killings' of Jason Mercer and Alexandru Murgeanu
Times Online
- Smart motorway shares blame for driver deaths, says coroner [subscription]The lack of a hard shoulder on smart motorways contributed to the deaths of two motorists, a coroner ruled yesterday. He called for an urgent review of roads that present a risk of fatalities.
Bristol Live
- Smart motorways present 'ongoing risk of future deaths'A coroner has called for a review into smart motorways
New Civil Engineer
- Council advances double decker solution for Hammersmith BridgeHammersmith & Fulham Council has ordered a full feasibility study of the double decker bridge tabled as a temporary solution for Hammersmith Bridge.
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