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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.

DfT announces first 'Keynesian' project

18 November 2008

The Department of Transport has announced its first major infrastructure project to be brought forward under government plans to stimulate the economy.

Transport mini-event at Gateway forum

14 November 2008

A half-day mini conference on integrated transport will take place as part of this year's Thames Gateway Forum, to be held later this month.

Borough cries foul at funding axe

14 November 2008

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is to fight mayor Boris Johnson's decision not to back a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Dagenham Dock.

Potteries potter

By Sir Peter Hall

14 November 2008

disturbing walk in well-linked Stoke

Bridge support

By Tim Williams

14 November 2008

Thames Gateway crossing needs new backing

London bridge, rail and tram schemes axed

14 November 2008

London mayor Boris Johnson has torn up plans for the Thames Gateway Bridge and shelved other proposed transport schemes.