Sentences with phrase «on railway transport»

Until 1 January 2000, DSB was a wholly state - owned enterprise which held a monopoly on railway transport and connected services in Denmark.

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Overcrowding on railways in England and Wales appears to be getting worse but all other modes of transport are showing a steady decline in use, according to latest Government figures.

Work commenced on the 85 km Akosombo - Tema railway line from the Tema Port to link the Volta Lake via the Akosombo Port, as part of a multi-modal transport system to facilitate the transfer of containerized cargo by rail to and from the Tema Port.

The private sector participants spoke about the work that has commended on the Apapa - Wharf Road, contractors that have abandoned work on the Lagos - Ibadan Express Way, the need to revive Railway for ease of transporting goods from ports, the need to stop multiple checks at airports leading to delay, decry planned increase in alcoholic drinks, the need to take interest in education in other to avoid situation where I'll - trained people man critical sectors, the need to revive eastern ports including Onitshe, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar.

ABUJA — MEMBERS of the adhoc committee of the House of Representatives on failed rail contracts have summoned the Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi; Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Seyi Sijuwade; former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Mohammed Bello Haliru; and former Minister of Transport, Idris Umar, to explain their roles in the alleged N1 trillion rail contracts scam.

Government had earlier resolved to pay the workers» salaries by Christmas day, according to Deputy Transport Minister, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, on Wednesday December 22 but that has not happened according to the Railway Workers Union.

The city should continue to spend on rail transport, even though the number of railway tracks already doubled in advance of the games, U.N. officials say.

The Foreign Office website advises to «Take care on public transport and in crowded areas in Rome, especially around the main railway station «Termini» and on the number 64 bus, which goes to and from St Peter's Square», due to bag - snatching and pick pocketing.

Included Activities: Erawan Waterfalls Visit Bridge on the River Kwai Visit Thai / Burma Railway Centre and Allied War Cemetery Visit Transport: Enjoy a short drive to view the beautiful Erawan Waterfalls.

The complex is on public transport route to the city and withinn 1 kilometre from Bondi Junction railway station.

After the region was declared a war zone during the Second World War, tourist related travel on the railway temporarily ceased, with Kuranda Station responsible for transporting freight for soldiers stationed on the nearby Atherton Tablelands.

• Many top restaurants For those who prefer travelling on public transport, a 5 minute walk takes you to Steurhof Metro railway station which runs between CBD and Simon's Town.

Enjoy breath - taking journeys on famous heritage railways such as the Bernina Express or Glacier Express, and discover iconic vistas and regions of dramatic countryside inaccessible to any other means of transport.

Many of our scenic tours include journeys on steam trains or narrow - gauge railways, which explore regions that are often inaccessible to other forms of transport.

1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border / airport - Lucerne - Interlaken - border / airport including up to 50 % reductions on selected transport services (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats)

1 x Rail ticket 2nd class: border / airport - Zermatt - St. Moritz - border / airport including up to 50 % reductions on selected transport services (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats)

Located on Railway Terrace and connecting with Park Road café precinct, The Milton is among the finest hotels near Suncorp Stadium, seamlessly connecting residents and guests with the city and beyond, presenting the option to walk, cycle or ride, or take advantage of multiple public transport choices.

Popular excursions that accompany many of our holidays by train are city tours, trips to iconic landmarks and journeys on heritage railways to beauty spots that are often inaccessible by other modes of transport.

Also many major corporate and government offices are within easy walking distance.Guests are spoilt for choice with transport options as Town Hall Station on our doorstep and Central Railway Station and Coach Terminal both just a short walk away.

Rowland's exhibition displays sections of railway produced by companies that both utilized the convict lease system, and transported goods manufactured by convicts — making space for dialogue that may shed some light on how, to this day, corporations profit at the expense of the oppressed.

Transport Canada is also working on new regulations, in consultation with the industry and environmental groups, to reduce locomotive emissions under the Railway Safety Act.

Pipeline infrastructure also represents the most cost - effective and safest method of transport, and reduces congestion on roads and railways, freeing up their use to move other commodities.

Dr Birol and Minister Goyal discussed possible future collaboration on rail transport, and Minister Goyal shared the government's efforts for electrification and improvement of energy efficiency, and plans for India and the IEA to collaborate on a Global Railway Outlook to analyse prospects for the rail transport sector and how it can contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

The Asian Development Bank has called for» increasing energy efficiency and reducing reliance on fossil fuels; adopting a new approach to urbanisation by building more compact and eco-friendly cities; relying much more on mass transit for urban dwellers and railways for long - distance transport; and changing lifestyles to alleviate pressures on finite natural resources».

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) represents over 80,000 members working across the transport industry including on buses and road freight, mainline and underground railways, as well as shipping and Transport Workers (RMT) represents over 80,000 members working across the transport industry including on buses and road freight, mainline and underground railways, as well as shipping and transport industry including on buses and road freight, mainline and underground railways, as well as shipping and offshore.

Represented the interested party in this judicial review alleging a failure to consult and a breach of Regulation 1370/2007 on public passenger transport by rail and road, arising from the award of a railway franchise.

This blog focuses mostly on buses but also covers the railways, and the basic transport infrastructure.

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