Sentences with phrase «rail network as»

MPs have condemned the ongoing disruption on the rail network as commuters faced a third day of delays and cancellations.

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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.

This is an easier way of putting cryptocurrency to work today than disrupting the legacy payments rails (hard, long - term problem), or even integrating Bitcoin into networks such as Tor.

Thomas Ward lives near Leeds and works as a trainer for Network Rail.

Tolls on motorways and charges for lorry drivers would be used to fund a major upgrade of the rail network, including high speed train lines such as a London - Edinburgh link, under plans set out by the party today.

But railway historian Christian Wolmar told TP Weekly News: «This announcement does not signal the break - up of Network Rail as some have suggested.

«In the next 15 years Network Rail has to renew 63 % of the signalling system in this country as it will be life expired,» he said.

Smaller schemes improving stations and the rail freight network are also being undertaken as part of the package, which covers the five years to 2019, announced today.

Encouragement should be given for representatives from other relevant bodies to be involved such as; district councils, the Highways Agency, Network Rail, local Chambers of Commerce and other key transport groups.

In a joint appearance at a railway depot at Smethwick, West Midlands, as the cabinet met to announce a # 9bn investment in the rail network, the deputy prime minister said the coalition had faced much more serious economic headwinds than it could have expected two years ago.

Engineers from Network Rail drove two rows of foundation piles into the sloping bedrock and is to install 3000t of concrete as part of the # 23M restoration.

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.

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.

Aecom chief executive for civil infrastructure Richard Robinson commented: «High profile, transformational projects such as HS2, Hinkley and Heathrow are vital but must not be prioritised to the detriment of the Highways England and Network Rail schemes that keep our country running.»

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.

She worked as a parliamentary researcher for Network Rail and spent four years as a councillor in Southwark before entering the Commons in 2010 and quickly becoming parliamentary private secretary to Gordon Brown.

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One of the ORR's key roles is to limit the charges Network Rail, as the monopoly railway infrastructure manager in Britain, can impose for access to this infrastructure.

«I commend the Federal Railroad Administration for their wise investment in New York's infrastructure and look forward to continuing to work with them to secure additional funding as we enhance the high - speed rail network.»

We must look at our transport network as a whole — that includes roads, rail and air travel.

The outburst came at the end of a week during which the US leader railed against major news organizations as «fake news,» before launching a crude personal attack on Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, who headline the «Morning Joe» program on the left - leaning MSNBC cable network.

Prior to being elected, Mr Docherty was an account manager with a communications consultancy, having previously worked for Network Rail, BNFL and as a research assistant to Scott Barrie, the former MSP for Dunfermline West.

«Building a pipeline network in China comparable to the U.S. would be a $ 500 - billion investment,» Sandalow says, although the Chinese have an excellent track record of building large and expensive infrastructure projects quickly, such as a national high - speed rail network that was completed in five years.

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I've returned to extend the president's gratitude for Spain's technical support and guidance as America begins the heavy lifting of building a national high - speed rail network.

Norfolk Southern's rail network consists of over 20,000 miles of rail stretching from the Canadian border to Miami and as far west as Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Kansas; and Dallas, TX.

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

The easiest way to get around and see as much as you can in the city is the Sydney rail network.

Just imagine setting off and knowing that, for the next 53 days, you will be taken 23,000 miles round the entire globe on famous international rail networks, by air and by coach, not only visiting, but actually getting to know, a vast diversity of countries and being able to experience, as you pass through or stop to explore them, all the astounding differences in landscape and culture of each one.

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.

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.

After years of disuse, it was recently opened as a pedestrian bridge connecting rail trail networks on both sides.

«The investment announced today will help to ensure we can continue to improve reliability on the network and also look to increase services on our railway in the future as we strive to meet the ever - rising demand for rail travel.»

The country is easy to get around by public transportation, both within cities and between cities, as Spain has a comprehensive high - speed rail network and even more extensive coach bus network.

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.

Electric trains will be able to run between Manchester Airport and Scotland from December 2013, Network Rail said today, as it announced completion of the first phase of the # 400m North West electrification programme.

With over 500 stations in 46 states on a 22,000 mile route network, Amtrak's USA Rail Pass allows you to travel to its most popular cities, such as Washington, New York and Chicago.

Traveling with a BritRail Pass is a truly flexible way to get around the UK on its national rail network, allowing you to hop on and off and take as many... more >

The South West Trains — Network Rail Alliance is improving disabled access at eight railway stations as part of its Access for All strategy.

As a BritRail Pass provides access to all trains on Great Britain's National Rail Network, this also includes access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Express trains — the quickest way from London's airports to central London.

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.

In the same way, as the rail network united America, the East and West of Canada became one with the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, at Jackfish Ontario in 1885.

Interrail Pass holders looking to discover multiple destinations as they hop on and off Europe's rail network can secure Eurostar seats from # 23 one way in Standard class with their Interrail Pass.

2 pm Talk: Art Fair as Site A panel discussion about exhibiting artworks within the networks of art fairs and their surrounding events mModerated by Greg Lindquist, in partnership with The Brooklyn Rail with participants: Rachel Beach, Nick Kline, TM Sisters — Tasha and Monica Lopez de Victoria UNTITLED, VIP Lounge, Ocean Drive and 12 Street, Miami Beach

Almond says of the project, «As a child I was liberated by the rail network which enabled me to travel the length and breadth of the country; the adventures and the memories of which still inspire and forge new paths for me today.

Sited on Madison Square Park's expansive Oval Lawn, Pet Sounds will introduce a snaking network of vibrantly colored pipe railings creating new paths as they wind across the urban oasis.

I found the site by hassling Network Rail as I had heard that per square metre arches were cheaper