Sentences with phrase «rail transport took»

In March 2013 when a train derailed in Minnesota and spilled some 30,000 gallons of crude oil, Reuters reported that it was first major spill since crude - by - rail transport took off three years ago.

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Road transport is also facing competition from rail, which is taking over more of the long - distance runs that are not popular with drivers, keeping them away from home for extended periods of time.

«We don't take enough account of the urban development benefits you get (from trams) and should be looking more favourably at urban rail transport.»

We've already set out plans this autumn for a huge investment in rail, and my RHF the Transport Secretary will set out in the new year plans to take High Speed 2 to the North West and West Yorkshire.

He had fallen out spectacularly with the current transport secretary Chris Grayling over a decision Grayling took in late November over the future of the East Coast rail line.

Jones has often taken part in campaigns related to transport such as dedicating himself to promoting a new high - speed rail link connecting London to Harrogate to promote commerce in the region and campaigning for greener buses.

The troubled East Coast rail line will be taken back into public hands, the Transport Secretary has announced today.

Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary, has announced that he's taking back into temporary public ownership the running of the troubled East Coast mainline rail... (Comments: 14)

Britain's plans for a high - speed rail link have been unveiled by transport secretary Andrew Adonis, with the fastest trains between London and the West Midlands taking just 30 minutes.

«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.»

«Stephen Hammond, the shadow transport minister, said the Conservatives had taken «excellent advice» on high - speed rail and were confident that a new line would be a success.

There could be transport backbones like present rail or bus systems, with smaller vehicles that people could call up to take them to the nearest backbone, with the system working out the best way to get to the destination.

Let me take a breath to compose myself before I say: Black Panther is off the goddamn rails, and I would trade a kidney to be transported to its February 16, 2018 release date.

The exhibits are reminders of a significant development in Thailand when public transport took a quantum leap forward with the introduction of rail travel.

With an array of exciting destinations to choose from, a Great Rail Journeys tour takes inspiration from the «Golden Age» of travel, transporting you by rail for a leisurely experience where the travelling becomes just the start of the adventRail Journeys tour takes inspiration from the «Golden Age» of travel, transporting you by rail for a leisurely experience where the travelling becomes just the start of the adventrail for a leisurely experience where the travelling becomes just the start of the adventure.

The tranquil nature of a river cruise goes perfectly with the relaxing aspect of rail travel, which is one of the main modes of transport we use to take you to your ship.

Taking overall track length into consideration, the San Diego Trolley transported 2,239 daily passengers per route mile in Q4 2014, making it the twelfth busiest Light rail system on a per mile basis over this time period.

Our mini-bus transport service takes 2 hours from Morwell, in Latrobe City, which is situated 160 km east of Melbourne, about 1 1/2 ~ 2 hours away by road or rail.

Personalised cycling tours of the Otago Central Rail Trail, taking care of all your accommodation, transport and bike hire requirements.

This inventory takes account of emissions from vehicle fleets, postal buildings (electricity, fuel, refrigerant gases), air, sea and rail cargo, business travel and subcontractors» activities (transport and buildings).

The speakers generally agreed that the light rail has two major advantages over BRT, namely a sexier image (image is extremely important if drivers are to be convinced to leave their cars at home and take public transport) and the fact that it is a more established, proven technology.

To take just one example, much freight is currently transported by rail.

First, for its scope, as it takes into account not only services of general economic interest (such as electronic communications, postal services, electricity, gas, rail and road transport as well as maritime transport), but also social services of general interest such as social security, education and healthcare.