Sentences with phrase «good rail network»

Pleased that Andy Burnham has been selected as Labour candidate for mayor of Manchester - he will fight for the Northan powerhouse and better rail networks.

«Our partnership with JTB takes us one step closer to achieving this — our customers across Europe and beyond now have simple and cost - effective access to one of the best rail networks in the world.»

Not exact matches

During his presentation alongside Berkshire vice chairman Charlie Munger at the company's annual meeting in April, Buffett remarked, «Union Pacific's rail network is much better positioned for Mexico than BNSF.»

While Querétaro is well - positioned at a key intersection of the so - called «NAFTA Highway,» the network of roads, rail and telecommunication lines that connect the U.S. to Mexico City, the state has had a long history of foreign investment.

They also take in Rio Tinto mines as well as portions of the rail networks operated by the two mining giants.

While FourKites has grown its customer base and network exponentially, it has also expanded tracking coverage to Europe and South America, and to include shipments moving by ocean, rail and parcel, in addition to truckload and less - than - truckload (LTL), as well as real - time trailer temperature and condition monitoring.

«It will cost half the price of conventional high - speed rail networks, and can carry cargo as well as passengers.

Well, yes I can imagine him running Network Rail for a FEW hours, that is until all the trains smash into one another, killing everyone.

The Campaign for Better Transport's spokesman Philippa Edmunds also welcomed the announcement but said more commitment to upgrades on the strategic rail freight network would benefit the economy and help tackle pollution.

But it will do little to cut carbon or entice people out of cars and planes, so the # 2 billion per year that the government has earmarked could be better spent on improving our existing rail network — as well as improving local transport in our towns and cities.

«Scrapping BSOG could do for Britain's buses today what Beeching did for the UK rail network in the 1960s,» the Campaign for Better Transport's executive director Stephen Joseph said.

With chaos continuing at Heathrow and snowy conditions warned in much of the country, Phillip Hammond told MPs that the road and rail networks had responded as well as could be expected to the extreme weather.

Knowing that some bright spark might notice that the alternatives all have greater benefit - cost ratios than HS2, the government did their best to demonise them, with Network Rail handily reporting the day before that alternatives to deliver capacity would lead to 14 years of weekend closures on the rail nNetwork Rail handily reporting the day before that alternatives to deliver capacity would lead to 14 years of weekend closures on the rail netwRail handily reporting the day before that alternatives to deliver capacity would lead to 14 years of weekend closures on the rail netwrail networknetwork.

Better cooperation between track and train - strengthening and extending the duties placed on Network Rail to work closely with train service providers;

«This worked really well in the lab,» says a Network Rail spokesman.

Shelley Messenger, Newgate's Sales and Marketing Manager explains: «We were exploring the potential of developing a new barrier system for Network Rail, in partnership with Atkins Rail, while working to achieve the accreditations, and by being able to demonstrate that we were well on our way to gaining them helped us to continue with the development of that project.»

The event was also an opportunity for rail companies such as Network rail, Bombardier, Women in Rail and Resonate to exhibit and network with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the competitrail companies such as Network rail, Bombardier, Women in Rail and Resonate to exhibit and network with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the compeNetwork rail, Bombardier, Women in Rail and Resonate to exhibit and network with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the competitrail, Bombardier, Women in Rail and Resonate to exhibit and network with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the competitRail and Resonate to exhibit and network with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the compenetwork with each other, as well as the students, and to give advice to the students during the competition.

Event sponsors and attendees include major local technology sector businesses including Airbus, Good Energy, Great Western Railway, Atkins Global, Network Rail, Siemens, EDF and Hitachi.

The 81 recommendations made by NFAC, now under review by the Department, include suggestions to improve safety and security across the freight rail network, highlight funding needs and challenges, and call for increased streamlining processes and better collection of data and research.

With high - speed rail as an option along with an extensive service network, traveling on a Eurail Pass makes good sense.

The gradual Westernisation of China's major cities, coupled with the development of a modern and efficient rail network means that you can now enjoy the very best of this fascinating destination whilst travelling by train in style.

Germany's enviable reputation for good design, efficiency, and common sense is demonstrated most effectively by the country's modern rail network.

Facilitated by a well - connected rail network, over which 7,000 trains operate each day, a tailor made rail tour of the Czech Republic offers the best way for you to experience this remarkable country where East meets West and history meets modernity in such compelling fashion.

Croatia has retained much of its old - world charm and a popular rail network ensures links between major cities as well as scenic regional routes which showcase Croatia's unspoilt landscapes, wonderful Adriatic coast and historic towns and villages.

The road network is better than the rail network in Sri Lanka.

As part of the government's commitment to ensure local passengers are at the heart of the rail network and devolve power to those that know their economies and customers best, the franchises will be jointly managed from Leeds by the Department for Transport and Rail North Limited - which represents 29 local authorities across the norail network and devolve power to those that know their economies and customers best, the franchises will be jointly managed from Leeds by the Department for Transport and Rail North Limited - which represents 29 local authorities across the noRail North Limited - which represents 29 local authorities across the north.

Looping freeways make the car king, but the region also has a surprisingly good network of buses and light rail — a hassle - free way to explore.

This overnight train service gives backpackers and also those looking to miss the crowds of the roads and rail network of the day and make better use of their time the affordability to relax and arrive at their destination refreshed.

Projects include the expansion of both North and South Terminal departure lounges and shopping facilities as well as a transformed railway station, working in conjunction with Network Rail, and more on - airport parking.

The Swiss rail network is renowned for being amongst the most efficient and well run in the world; combined with Switzerland's fantastic scenery there is never a lack of places to discover by rail.

Famous for its high speed Shinkansen, or bullet trains, Japan offers up one of the most well connected rail networks around.

Once the transfer is completed, Bare Lane signal box will be closed and Network Rail is considering either transferring the building to another part of the country where it can be put to good use, or offering it to heritage railways.

The best way to explore England, Scotland and Wales is with a BritRail pass, allowing for unlimited train travel on Britain's National Rail Network!

The best way to explore England, Scotland and Wales, allowing for unlimited train travel on Britain's National Rail Network!

Paddington station is a major transport hub of the city connecting you to other parts of the city via the London tube network and many national locations via National Rail as well as direct trains to Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express.

My suggestion would be to stay in Jaipur, because of its proximity to major locations and it has a good rail and road network.

With the on rails shooter spin - off, Dead Space Extraction released this week for the Wii; EA and Visceral Games has revealed they are entering production of Dead Space 2 in the next few months via job postings on a network site stating, «The previous installment in the Dead Space franchise received numerous awards... and the same core team is in place to create an even better follow up.

Key supporter, Network Rail is also offering the «Lines in the Landscape» Award for the best image of the contemporary rail network shown within its landscape sNetwork Rail is also offering the «Lines in the Landscape» Award for the best image of the contemporary rail network shown within its landscape settRail is also offering the «Lines in the Landscape» Award for the best image of the contemporary rail network shown within its landscape settrail network shown within its landscape snetwork shown within its landscape setting.

In fact, Kunz said, we were at a fork in the road, and building a new national high - speed rail network was the «single most important action we can do to get us off the oil and change the direction of the nation for the better.»

In the near — next 20 - 30 years, it is almost certainly a better option to pursue PHEVs aggressively, to shift as much of the transportation network as possible to an electricity based mode (this goes for all land transport — cars and rail) and away from fossil fuels.

But it will take decades to shift most freight from trucks to trains, design walkable communities, shorten our commutes, and build better mass transit and high - speed rail networks.

It is in close proximity to well established infrastructure including the national electricity grid and rail network.

In addition to being powered largely by solar energy, this town of well - insulated buildings plans to be carless, relying on a rail - based, electrically powered, computer - controlled network of individual passenger vehicles.

The team also advised Network Rail Infrastructure on the upgrade of the route from Manchester Victoria to Leeds and York, and is acting for the same client on the construction agreements for the delivery of a new retail development at London Waterloo station, as well as a wider programme to increase train and passenger capacity at the station.

Clients have included multi-nationals, local government, Network Rail, the Metropolitan and City of London police as well as the journalism and charity sectors.

They also rejected Network Rail's counter argument that the system of amalgamating rest breaks was better from a health and safety perspective, as the length of at least 20 minutes uninterrupted rest is crucial and it is not open to employers to decide what health and safety requires.

Acting for a wide variety of contracting authorities and utilities, as well as bidder clients on procurement challenges and achieving successful outcomes, by way of negotiation, strike out / summary judgment and swift partial re-run (most recently Cemex UK Operations Limited v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (2017)-RRB-

At the planning inquiry, evidence had been adduced that there were better alternative sites owned by the Hampshire Constabulary and Network Rail.

The rail network in the USA is also well connected and less expensive.

As well as the wide range of Network Rail graduate jobs on offer, their summer work placements and year in industry opportunities are another way to get that crucial experience in general management, finance or IT and business services.