'Appalling' 99mph bridge drivers - From BBC - Motorists are reaching speeds of 99mph approaching the toll booths on the Second Severn Crossing, despite the introduction of speed cameras. 11-10-2004 AA loses radio contract - From Guardian Unlimited - Radio services firm UBC Media has axed its contract with AA Roadwatch to provide traffic and travel information for its transport news radio service. 11-10-2004 Bridge collision disrupts trains - From BBC - Train services are returning to normal after being disrupted when a lorry collided with a bridge at Ruabon, near Wrexham on Friday evening. 11-10-2004 Crackdown reveals Highland drivers' rail-crossing shame - From Scotsman - A CRACKDOWN on drivers breaking the law at level-crossing hotspots in the Highlands has revealed that most offenders live locally. 11-10-2004 Darling strips rail authority of its autonomy - From Guardian Unlimited - The transport secretary, Alistair Darling, yesterday tightened his grip on Britain's railways by stripping the Strategic Rail Authority of its autonomy. 11-10-2004 Delays warning over A47 roadworks - From BBC - Drivers face delays this week while work is carried out to improve safety at a Norfolk accident blackspot. 11-10-2004 Glasgow gets direct flights to Liverpool - From Glasgow Evening Times - TICKETS for budget flights between Glasgow and Liverpool go on sale today. 11-10-2004 Lifeline for island rail services - From Isle of Wight County Press - THE FUTURE of the Island's railway service could have been secured, thanks to council support for the creation of a Community Rail Partnership to support IslandLine. 11-10-2004 New signs aimed at road hoggers - From BBC - A new attempt is being made to educate England's motorway drivers to keep in the proper lane. 11-10-2004 Plea over fast rail link - From This is London - Campaigners in Folkestone are urging railway bosses to introduce a fast rail link to London as early as possible. 11-10-2004 Reducing nuisance at bus station - From BBC - Shutters have been installed in alcoves at Ormskirk bus station to cut out anti-social behaviour and make travellers feel safer. 11-10-2004 NUM dismisses rail union merger - From BBC - The National Union of Mineworkers' president says there are no plans to merge with the UK's biggest rail union, despite holding talks on the idea. 11-10-2004
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