Sentences with phrase «public rail service»

RENFE, the Spanish public rail service, has secured a prestigious World Travel Market Global Award in recognition of its creation of a rail network serving all the regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

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for Transport, the public must question every major transport project as spending 2.2 billion dollars on the Forrestfield - Airport rail link is a grotesque waste of money which can not be justified with our very low population density and simply needs an efficient bus system at a fraction of the cost similar to that servicing Melbourne's Tullarmarine Airport.

Various experiences in many continents of the world show that mobilisation in favour of the reaffirmation or recognition of water, gas and electricity, of education, health, urban transport, rail as common public goods and services, pays off over time.

It's hard to make the case that rail would be dramatically more efficient under Labour's plans for public ownership, as the party has committed to several things which would keep costs high — though could easily also result in better service.

Local parties and trade unions chose Grenfell Tower, rail services, growth and investment, public sector pay, workers» rights, the NHS, housing and social care as the eight topics for full debate and votes, with Brexit motions failing to win the necessary backing.

During the fight over service cuts and fare increases, some of the most vocal testimony at public hearings involved people with disabilities who need Metro Bus and Rail to get around to jobs, to homes, to health care.

Blair in his book rails against «the givens» in any public service and hails speed, as the hourglass is always against you.

The plan itemizes the approach towards investing in people, including promoting social inclusion through social investment programmes for the vulnerable and targeted programmes for the North - East and Niger - Delta, job creation and youth empowerment and investments in human capital while outlining the competitiveness imperatives as enhancing infrastructure (power, roads, rail, ports and broadband services, and leveraging public - private partnerships (PPPs)-RRB-, improving the business environment through the initiatives under the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and promoting digital - led growth.

Backed up by new constitutional guarantees, Brown hinted, too, at giving the Scottish parliament greater power over the railways; party sources indicated that could allow a future Scottish government to bring rail services into some form of public ownership.

Rail services on the East Coast line through Peterborough and Stevenage are being brought under public control for the second time.

Officials said robust efforts reducing reliance on fossil fuels by expanding public transit, including electric buses and rail service, as well as conservation and a transition to renewables can help further lower the community's figure.

In addition, the following types of projects are eligible: international bridges and tunnels; intercity passenger bus and rail facilities and vehicles; publicly owned freight rail facilities; private facilities providing public benefit for highway users; intermodal freight transfer facilities; projects that provide access to such facilities; service improvements on or adjacent to the National Highway System; and projects located within the boundary of a port terminal under certain conditions.

The DOT prioritizes projects that provide public benefits, including benefits to public safety, the environment, economic development, and rail or rail - related intermodal service.

-- The term «specified public transportation» means transportation by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than by aircraft) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regularand continuing basis.

The Secretary shall encourage each metropolitan planning organization to cooperate with Federal, tribal, State, and local officers and entities responsible for other types of planning activities that are affected by transportation in the relevant area (including planned growth, economic development, infrastructure services, housing, other public services, nonmotorized users, environmental protection, airport operations, high - speed and intercity passenger rail, freight rail, port access, and freight movements), to the maximum extent practicable, to ensure that the metropolitan transportation planning process, metropolitan transportation plans, and transportation improvement programs are developed in cooperation with other related planning activities in the area.

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 public train service was reinstated in June 2013 using a limited section of the former Indochinese colonial rail network.

MTS administers several public transportation services, including the San Diego Trolley's three daily Light rail lines, 93 fixed - route bus services, [1] and paratransit service.

Apartment entrance can have a ramp fitted to the 3 stairs going up Hotel restaurant Meeting rooms Front entrance is not wheel - chair accessible but our side entrance is Reception, Concierge and Guest Services are located in the lobby, very easily accessible Accessible elevators, Left Lift Door 750 mm, Depth 1200 mm, Right Lift A Door 750 mm, Depth 1200 mm Large font menus upon request Wheelchair arranged on behalf of guest Personal assistance offered Assistance dogs permitted throughout Grab rail locations in bathroom Disabled toilets Disabled parking arrangements In the case of a fire, the hotel is fully equipped to deal with able - bodied as well as disabled guests (including all impairments: mobility, visual, and auditory Visual alarms for hearing impaired in public areas

TreeHugger: While the Obama administration is investing in new and existing transit systems, existing public transportation services are being cut back around the country, and California's budget woes may even threaten the implementation of its newly approved plan for high - speed rail.

The most heavily subsidised form of transport is probably public transport, notably suburban and regional passenger rail services.

The predictions are utilised in the public weather service and as a basis for many specialized forecasts needed for safe aviation, shipping and traffic on roads and rail.

Therefore, to facilitate the operation of public transport services, ENGIE, through its subsidiary ENGIE Ineo, has already outfitted 12,000 kilometres of railroads, 1,800 light rail tramways with electrification, signal and telecom systems, as well as 35,000 buses with onboard operational assistance and passenger information systems.

Richard also leads on public sector procurement litigation and, he has acted on matters including, light and heavy rail, construction and development, university contracts, government contracts and contracts for the emergency services.

These public transportation options have increased as the city's population has grown steadily, with hundreds of thousands of commuters and residents riding Utah Transit Authority buses (including the popular MAX rapid transit service), TRAX light rail lines, «S» streetcar line and «Frontrunner» commuter rail each week.

Combined with a public bus service and light rail system connecting the city to Phoenix and Tempe, residents can easily travel despite the city's large size.

Have you ever heard them rail against poor women who have unintended pregnancies and use public services to help raise their children?