Sentences with phrase «new rail capacity»

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Weeks later, a FirstEnergy Capital report still clung to the idea that ramped - up rail transportation, new heavy - oil refining capacity in the U.S. Midwest and the easing of the storage glut in Cushing, Okla., would keep this monster on a leash.

Raitt's three - year timeline to fully dispose of older DOT - 111A tankers (and immediate phase - out of 5,000 of the most vulnerable cars) is going to be a difficult one to meet given the existing capacity for suppliers to build new tankers, as well as the desire of oil and gas companies to continue the exponential increases in oil - by - rail shipments into the future.

This draft will present an analysis of potential impacts of replacing the bridge with a new 8 - lane crossing that will also have separate lanes for bus rapid transit, lanes for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as the capacity to add commuter rail.

He added that several large new freight terminals are desperately needed in South East England and said capacity for rail freight in some areas was in short supply.

«Shadow transport secretary Theresa Villiers said this week that the Conservatives will back the development of new high speed rail lines in their election manifesto... «I am working hard on proposals to take high speed rail forward in this country to see if we can't at least start to catch up with countries like France and to deal with the capacity problems on our network,» she said.»

«Last week the Transport Secretary confirmed a number of commitments around rail in the South West, most notably around improvements to the line at Dawlish, while passengers on the Great Western route can look forward to the introduction of new high - speed trains from this summer, with extra capacity at peak times.

The # 4.2 bn worth of new schemes include: • Upgrades to stations and tracks creating enough capacity around cities for an additional 140,000 daily rail commutes at peak times.

Institution of Civil Engineers director general Nick Baveystock said that the project will add much needed capacity to the UK's rail network, strengthen connectivity and create new economic opportunities in our major cities.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie canceled the first attempt to get extra rail capacity built in 2010.

Guard rails would include strict standards for authorizing new schools and careful review of the background and capacities of would - be school operators.

Without constructing the high - speed rail system, the California High - Speed Rail Authority estimates that California would need to invest $ 171 billion to acquire the equivalent level of capacity — 2,300 miles of new highways, 115 new airport gates, and four new airport runwrail system, the California High - Speed Rail Authority estimates that California would need to invest $ 171 billion to acquire the equivalent level of capacity — 2,300 miles of new highways, 115 new airport gates, and four new airport runwRail Authority estimates that California would need to invest $ 171 billion to acquire the equivalent level of capacity — 2,300 miles of new highways, 115 new airport gates, and four new airport runways.

Authorizes DOT to award such grants for new fixed guideway capital projects and core capacity improvement projects for both public transportation and intercity passenger rail service.

The base price of the new Golf Estate in Germany, including ESP, six airbags, daytime running lights, roof railing, power windows all around, upshift indicator, power and heated outside mirrors, 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear bench seat and seatback, central locking with RF remote control, climate control and 1,495 litres of cargo capacity is $ 18,500.

The base price of the new Golf Estate in Germany is $ 18,500, which includes ESP, six airbags, daytime running lights, roof railing, electric windows all around, upshift indicator, electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors, 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear bench seat and backrest, central locking with RF remote, climate control, 16 - inch wheels and up to 1,550 litres of cargo capacity.

Designers also raised the beltline significantly, along with the rails of the load box, giving the Ranger a substantive presence on the road while increasing its functionality with the deeper box.At 5,359 mm long and 1,850 mm wide, the new model is 279 mm longer and 62 mm wider thanthe outgoing model, benefitting both interior space and load capacity.

«At the Spending Review we committed to the biggest rise in transport spending in a generation, with the north benefitting from major new investment, and now these new franchises are set to transform the connectivity, speed and capacity of rail services for families and businesses across the entire region.»

The brand new ticket office area at St. Pancras International was completed this month, and work has started at Lille Europe station where capacity is being increased in response to higher demand from passengers using the station to connect by high - speed rail across France.

But there are other important questions as well, first and foremost of which goes under the project name «Stuttgart 21» — the planned construction of a new train station intended to achieve a 30 % improvement in rail - traffic capacity in Stuttgart, a key junction point.

However, the most important question will be how well Amtrak leverages the new funds to improve service, expand rail capacity, and service new markets.

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.