Rail privatisation

Article Abstract:

UK rail privatization is promoted by the government as intended to improve quality of rail services. A new authority has been set up called Railtrack responsible for the track, stations and signalling of the railroad network. There have been 25 operating companies set up to run passenger services. Railtrack will be responsible for the timetable and responsibility will be fragmented. The services will be regulated by the Office of Passenger Rail Franchising.

Railroads, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, British Rail

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Transport and the environment

Article Abstract:

By 1991 there were more than 24 million licenced vehicles on the UK's roads. This had led to an increase in pollutants such as carbon dioxide and lead. Methods to reduce this pollution take two forms, either making vehicles cleaner or reducing traffic. Catalytic converters and government controls on emissions are used for the first formula. Taxing road use and fuel could cut car use, as could limiting access to cities and reducing the speed limit.

Environmental aspects, Motor vehicles

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Low-cost airline operators

Article Abstract:

The emergence of low-cost airlines in the European Union has put large scheduled airlines under pressure to reduce their prices. Low-cost airlines will attract even more customers as they start to improve the quality of their provision, including purchasing new aircraft.

Services, Airlines

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