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Environment and transport.

What the Paris Agreement on climate change really means

4 March 2016
Energy and Environment

What the Paris Agreement on climate change really means

David Campbell
4 March 2016
The Government has drawn an extremely positive picture of a “historic global climate deal [by which] the whole world has … Continue reading “What the Paris Agreement on climate change really means”

The Future of the Railways

11 February 2016
Transport

The Future of the Railways

11 February 2016
The question of who should own, run and operate what in the UK rail network is one that can have … Continue reading “The Future of the Railways”

Abolishing Network Rail could save families £180 each year

10 February 2016
Transport

Abolishing Network Rail could save families £180 each year

10 February 2016

The UK's railways cause too much of a burden on taxpayers

The UK’s railways must be properly privatised to minimise delays, reduce overcrowding and ease the burden on the taxpayer. Political … Continue reading “Abolishing Network Rail could save families £180 each year”

Without Delay: Getting Britain’s Railways Moving

10 February 2016
Research

Without Delay: Getting Britain’s Railways Moving

Dr Richard Wellings
10 February 2016

Abolishing Network Rail could save families £180 each year

Summary: The renationalisation of rail infrastructure has not been a success. Network Rail has been plagued by crisis after crisis, … Continue reading “Without Delay: Getting Britain’s Railways Moving”

Why Britain’s roads should be more like ice rinks

27 January 2016
Transport

Why Britain’s roads should be more like ice rinks

Ryan Bourne
27 January 2016
Over the festive period, many of you would have ventured to Somerset House or Winter Wonderland to ice-skate. Taking to … Continue reading “Why Britain’s roads should be more like ice rinks”

Rip out 80% of traffic lights to boost economy & road safety

25 January 2016
Energy and Environment

Rip out 80% of traffic lights to boost economy & road safety

25 January 2016

Too many traffic lights are a waste of money

A huge proliferation in traffic regulations over the past twenty years has imposed a heavy burden on the economy. Just … Continue reading “Rip out 80% of traffic lights to boost economy & road safety”

Seeing Red: Traffic Controls and the Economy

25 January 2016
Research

Seeing Red: Traffic Controls and the Economy

Martin Cassini and Richard Wellings
25 January 2016

Rip out 80% of traffic lights to boost economy and road safety

Summary: Not only is a high proportion of traffic regulation detrimental to road safety, the economy and the environment, it … Continue reading “Seeing Red: Traffic Controls and the Economy”

Why TfL running London trains is actually a terrible idea for the capital

22 January 2016
Transport

Why TfL running London trains is actually a terrible idea for the capital

Philip Booth
22 January 2016
Whenever something does not work properly, we demand a “fat controller” to sort it out – especially when it comes … Continue reading “Why TfL running London trains is actually a terrible idea for the capital”

End the strikes by privatising the Tube

25 January 2016
Transport

End the strikes by privatising the Tube

Philip Booth
25 January 2016
Recently, Ian King, in The Times, highlighted the lunacy of Transport for London’s statement about profits from London Underground: “We … Continue reading “End the strikes by privatising the Tube”

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