Transport
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Gatwick leads in bid for new runway as estuary airport ruled out
Second runway can be operational by 2025, with cheaper and faster UK airport solution, says its transport adviser Hugh Sumner -
Airports Commission presents UK with a Hobson’s choice for a future hub airport.
The opportunity to become Europe's key aviation hub has been spurned, says Alistair Lenczner. Plus AECOM's Chris Choa responds in defence of Heathrow. -
Behind the scenes documentary opens up life on the roads
Starting next Tuesday on BBC2 the Highways Agency, Amey and Skanska take on a starring television role. -
"Only hub left in the race" Heathrow looks to rally Mayor's support
Heathrow bids seek backing of Mayor, furious at shattering of island airport dream. -
Estuary hub rejected by Davies as “not the right answer” for London airport capacity
£100bn cost and “speculative” benefit claims sink plans for island airport; and commission questions whether a hub could be sole solution -
Forth Road Bridge celebrates its 50th anniversary with grand festival
Two weeks of celebration kick off this week – special feature -
Do you trust your train company?
As commuter fares rise again, research by Passenger Focus shows a positive attitude to the rail industry, Anthony Smith explains why. -
How smarter congestion charging can keep London moving
New technology can create a "something for something" deal that London's next Mayor can embrace, says Jo Valentine. -
Infrastructure plans move north for the Autumn Statement
Focus of new spending plans ahead of Election will be on northern cities. -
Forth at fifty
Britain’s first long span suspension bridge and its first cable stay bridge are 50 this year. Mott MacDonald was the designer.