Rural buses, a new tram network and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link are all featured here:
All aboard for free bus travel
To mark the introduction of the Concessionary Bus Travel Bill, 10 Downing Street became a scheduled bus destination for the day.
Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander joined the Prime Minister to welcome a group of older and disabled people who arrived outside the famous front door by bus.
- Free bus travel - Realplayer
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- Free bus travel - Transcript
Channel Tunnel Rail Link en route for completion
The Channel Tunnel Rail Link is the first major railway to be built in the UK since Victorian times. Its route was kept as close as possible to existing roads and railways to reduce the amount of disruption caused during construction.
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Pensioners take the rural bus challenge
People in Lincolnshire have access to a door-to-door bus service in rural areas. Older people who would otherwise find it difficult to get around are among the groups to benefit.
They can arrange to be picked up by making a simple phone call.
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