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  BBC NEWS | England | Nottinghamshire | Inquiry hears of tram complaints 

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/nottinghamshire/7081184.stm

  Plans for an extension to Nottingham's tram system have been met with more than 1,000 objections, the first day of a public inquiry has revealed. A government inspector is hearing evidence about the scheme ... for two lines to the south and west of the city. One route would serve The Meadows, Wilford, Compton Acres and Clifton, the other Lenton, Beeston and Chilwell. Supporters have said the plans would help the city develop but protestors believe it is a waste of money. Unresolved issues Council officials told the inquiry that Nottingham is the third fastest growing city in the UK and it needed the transport infrastructure to deal with this. They added the existing line, opened in 2004, was the model of an efficient public transport system. But objectors, including individuals, businesses and local councils, have said issues such as noise, disruption and loss of land have not been resolved. The inquiry is expected to last six weeks with a report being submitted to the Secretary of State f   [More...] [Less...]

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  Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History | welcome 

  http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/irs/

  Welcome to the Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History, a joint initiative of the National Railway Museum and the University of York

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  Highways Agency - Home 

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  Each year from October to April, we are on full winter alert, with a fleet of gritters, snowploughs and snowblowers on stand-by to keep England's motorways and major 'A' roads clear of ice and snow. » ... We have now launched the latest edition of our Think Ahead Move Ahead booklet, which provides information about our services, safety advice and information about how to plan your journeys. »   [More...] [Less...]

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  Air Car - First Air-Powered Car - Zero Emissions - Behind the Tech - Popular Mechanics 

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  India’s largest automaker is set to start producing the world’s first commercial air-powered vehicle. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed ... air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion models, to push its engine’s pistons. Some 6000 zero-emissions Air Cars are scheduled to hit Indian streets in August of 2008. Barring any last-minute design changes on the way to production, the Air Car should be surprisingly practical. The $12,700 CityCAT, one of a handful of planned Air Car models, can hit 68 mph and has a range of 125 miles. It will take only a few minutes for the CityCAT to refuel at gas stations equipped with custom air compressor units; MDI says it should cost around $2 to fill the car’s carbon-fiber tanks with 340 liters of air at 4350 psi. Drivers also will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the car’s built-in compressor to refill the tanks in about 4 hours. Of course, the Ai   [More...] [Less...]

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  stick - Home 

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  Transport and Industrial Collections Transport and industry collections provide a vital insight into Scotland’s social, industrial and economic history. This tangible heritage links us to the millions ... whose lives have been shaped by technological improvement over the past three centuries. Mining, fishing, engineering, transport, printing and manufacture have left an incredible legacy for the nation in the movement of its peoples, the shape of the landscape and Scotland’s reputation worldwide. These collections still represent the success of Scottish innovation in the field. The Scottish Transport and Industry Collections and Knowledge network aims to promote care and enjoyment of these collections. Through research, stewardship and advocacy, STICK will encourage wider engagement with technological and industrial collections across Scotland   [More...] [Less...]

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