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New plan for Edinburgh airport link

28 September 2007

The Scottish government has scrapped plans for a rail link to Edinburgh airport, replacing them with a scaled-down scheme.

Two wheels good

By Anthony Fyson

28 September 2007

The economic case for cycling needs to be set out.

Doubts cast on car policy

28 September 2007

A one-size-fits-all policy to get people out of their cars will not work, the RAC Foundation insisted this week.

Bristol looks at commutes

28 September 2007

Bristolians will be surveyed next week about how they get to work as part of an effort to boost work travel plans by transport bosses.

Error in traffic model puts brakes on bypass's inquiry

28 September 2007

The public inquiry into the Mottram to Tintwistle bypass through the Peak District national park has been adjourned for the second time, it emerged last week.

Reading road plan dropped

28 September 2007

Reading Borough Council has backed down on plans to convert the town's ring road into a one-way system.

Funding for road improvements in Birmingham announced

28 September 2007

Funding of £588 million for road improvements in Birmingham was announced by the Department for Transport this week.

Airport holds back runway

28 September 2007

A second runway at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has been put on the back burner until after 2030, it was announced this week.

Axe hanging over rail link

28 September 2007

Plans for the proposed Edinburgh Airport Rail Link (EARL) look set to be scrapped by the Scottish Government this week.

Dilapidated rail stations could be upgraded

28 September 2007

Dilapidated rail stations could be upgraded through innovative partnership working involving the rail industry, public bodies, developers and other parties, according to the Campaign for Better Transport.