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Regional forum hits out at Heathrow plans

21 November 2008

The Inter Regional Forum - the regional planning body comprising the mayor of London and the South-East and East of England Assemblies - has hit out at plans for further expansion at Heathrow airport.

"Oyster cards for major cities", demands think-tank

21 November 2008

Britain's largest provincial cities need their own version of London's cashless "Oyster card" fare payment system to encourage residents back on to public transport, according to a think-tank.

High-speed rail

By Sir Peter Hall

21 November 2008

Speedy trains have a Heineken effect

Boris swings travel axe

21 November 2008

Recent spending cuts have cast doubt on prospects for linking up key regeneration areas and developments in the Thames Gateway with an integrated transport system, notes Vicki Shiel.

Road demand review opens

21 November 2008

The Commons transport committee is calling for submissions to an inquiry into the UK's major road network launched this week.

Morgan set for Crossrail

21 November 2008

London Underground contractor Tube Lines' chief executive Terry Morgan is to replace Douglas Oakervee as non-executive chairman of the Crossrail scheme.

Start date brought forward for dualling the A11

21 November 2008

The government has brought forward the start date for dualling the A11 between Mildenhall and Thetford in East Anglia by 18 months to 2010, transport secretary Geoff Hoon confirmed this week.

CABE to help on Crossrail

21 November 2008

A design review panel has been set up by CABE to provide advice on proposed Crossrail stations and the buildings above them.

Legal panel appointed for Crossrail activity

21 November 2008

A legal panel has been appointed for property acquisition and planning activity related to London's Crossrail project.

Team to free rail link route

21 November 2008

Four law firms have been appointed to the panel handling property acquisition and planning for Crossrail.