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Flexible tickets, which will offer savings on certain routes for people who travel to work two or three times a week, will be at least “20% cheaper” than current monthly tickets, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told a House of Commons committee.
Rail union leaders and politicians today attacked the reform plans, accusing the Government of merely 'papering over the cracks', while Labour said it raised more questions than answers.
HENRY DEEDES: 'Enter the Fat Controller! I'm referring to Grant Shapps, tombstone-toothed Transport Secretary and self-appointed chef de mission of our creaking rail system.'
One of the 55-metre turbine blades is eased into Tremaine Ave from Rangitīkei St. The gear was imported from Korea and enhanced by Smith Crane and Construction, the contractors responsible for crane work on site, including lifting the towers and blades into position. Smith Crane and Construction transport manager Mark Thompson is putting on a nightly show in Palmerston North, standing in a cage on the side of the trailer, in charge of steering and tilting. “I’m like the Fat Controller.” Although turbine suppliers Vestas have used blade manipulators on other projects around the worl...
FAMILIES returning to the Watercress Line this spring will be ‘chuffed’ to discover a brand new locomotive playground. The themed play area at Ropley Station will help the railway get back on track now the lockdown restrictions are lifted. The new attraction has been modelled on Southern Railway Schools Class Locomotive No 30925 Cheltenham. Youngsters can let off steam exploring the replica train, which features a tunnel, a slide, a fireman’s pole and lots to climb on. In the play area, there’s a basket swing and a climbing wagon for toddlers. Seating is provided on a luggage ...