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Study zooms in on rail link

29 June 2007

A feasibility study has been commissioned into the potential for building a high-speed rail link between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Hovercraft trials to run on Firth of Forth

29 June 2007

Hovercraft passenger services across the Firth of Forth will run for a two-week trial period next month.

Peak District national park bypass inquiry adjourned

29 June 2007

The inquiry into a bypass that would cut through the Peak District national park has been adjourned, it was announced this week.

Firm selects policy chief

22 June 2007

Garrett Emmerson is to join Steer Davies Gleave as director, leading the development of its public policy and management consultancy arms.

Tracking the changes

22 June 2007

Scotland's new administration remains to be convinced of the benefits of a tram system for Edinburgh. As the future of the scheme hangs in the balance, Ben Walker asks: is there any evidence that trams have an impact on economic regeneration?

Transport handicap

By Sir Peter Hall

22 June 2007

You don't have to have a decent transport system - but it helps.

Expansion rejected at Midlands airport

22 June 2007

Plans for an additional passenger terminal at Coventry Airport were refused by the government last week.

Action urged over rail plan

22 June 2007

Ministers must start planning for a £11 billion high-speed rail network linking London and Scotland, a campaign group has urged.

Consultation opens on further crossing mooted over Mersey

22 June 2007

Local residents are being encouraged to contribute to a consultation on proposals for a toll bridge over the River Mersey as part of the Mersey Gateway project.

Kelly dashes Coventry Airport terminal bid

19 June 2007

Plans for a new passenger terminal at Coventry Airport have been refused by communities secretary Ruth Kelly and the department for transport.