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Transport News: February 24 2005

Bus firm's £96k punctuality fine - From BBC - Bus company First Bristol has been fined £96,250 for failing to run its services on time. 24-02-2005

Bus station's 10th birthday - From BBC - STAFF and bus operators at Buchanan Bus Station have celebrated a landmark 10th anniversary. 24-02-2005

City centre tram plan discussed - From BBC - Trams could make a return to Preston after spending 70 years off the tracks if planners decide the scheme would benefit the city. 24-02-2005

Congestion charger's record profits - From This is London - The company running London's jam-busting congestion charge announced record profits and said it could earn an extra £38 million if the contract was extended by a year. 24-02-2005

Drivers 'against congestion fee' - From BBC - The majority of North West motorists would oppose congestion charging in the region, a survey by a motor retailer has revealed. 24-02-2005

Drivers warned as snow continues - From BBC - Difficult driving conditions will plague many motorists across the UK as snow and cold temperatures continue into Friday, forecasters have warned. 24-02-2005

Drivers warned of roadwork delays - From BBC - Motorists using a busy Tyneside dual carriageway are being warned to expect disruption during resurfacing work. 24-02-2005

Ferry operator resumes day trips - From BBC - A ferry operator has resumed day trips between Dover and Calais after delays over the past couple of weeks due to problems at Calais. 24-02-2005

Heathrow on terror alert - From This is London - Heathrow was at the centre of a terror alert today after it emerged that as many as 3,000 Terminal Five workers had not received security clearance. 24-02-2005

New CCTV scheme for city's taxis - From BBC - Security cameras are being installed in Bristol's taxis in an attempt to cut down on violent and racist attacks. 24-02-2005

P&O launch cross-channel fare war - From BBC - A cross-channel ferry operator has slashed ticket prices after admitting it needs to compete more fiercely with budget airlines. 24-02-2005

Regional airports enjoying boom - From BBC - The number of passengers using the UK's regional airports has more than doubled since 1990, according to a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report. 24-02-2005

Residents consulted over airport - From BBC - People living close to Bristol International Airport have been invited to offer their views on its expansion. 24-02-2005

Roadworks aim to cut congestion - From BBC - Commuters using the Avon ring road in Bristol are facing three months of roadworks aimed at cutting congestion. 24-02-2005

Ryanair in $4bn Boeing plane deal - From BBC - Budget airline Ryanair has placed an order for 70 Boeing 737-800 planes, in a deal valued at $4bn (£2.1bn) which should lead to 2,500 new Ryanair jobs. 24-02-2005

Snowballs smash windscreen of bus - From BBC - Snowballs thrown at a moving bus in Kent smashed the windscreen causing more than £1,000 of damage. 24-02-2005


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