transport Flashcards

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poor infrastructure

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slow transport
competition from other countries
environmental problems
lots of traffic congestion

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transport

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involves the movement of goods people and services

transport allows britain to develop ecomonically

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3
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road

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widen A1 - turning the A1 to 3 more lanes at various points near tyne and wear and west yorkshire 121 million
south west super highway- £2 bilion widening project to the a303 through dorset and devon

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4
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rail

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high speed 2 - 50 billion plan to connect london and the north- ready in 2033
london cross rail- 32km of new tunnels under control under central london 14.8 billion pounds

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5
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airports

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heathrow expansion - building a 3rd runway which will cost 13.5 billion

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benefits

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importing and exporting goods is easier
might solve the divide between the north and south if traveling is easier
more people can comute in and out of london
tourism

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disadvantages

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noise of airplanes and transport for residents
large cost
it may benefit the rich south, not north
environmental damage
takes a long time to complete
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hs2

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High Speed 2 is a high-speed railway under construction in the United Kingdom which, when completed, will directly connect London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester. Scheduled to open in phases between 2026 and 2033, high-speed trains will travel up to 400 km/h on 330 miles of track

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High Speed 2 benefits

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take pressure of roads 
more people will be encourage to travel more environmentally friendly
fast travel
reduce the number of people flying
economic benefits to the north
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High Speed 2 downfalls

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most jobs would be created in lomdon, not the north
money could be spent on other things - housing and education
it could be spent on improving previous railway lines
carbon emission will still increase

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IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY

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The Elizabeth line will make travelling in the capital easier and quicker and will reduce crowding on London’s transport network.

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12
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road reform

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The money - initially announced in 2013 - will involve 100 road improvement schemes and add 1,300 new miles of extra lanes to motorways and A roads.

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ELIZABETH LINE - LONDON’S NEWEST RAILWAY

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The Elizabeth line - London’s newest railway, will stop at 41 accessible stations, 10 newly built and 30 newly upgraded, and is expected to serve around 200 million people each year.

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tunnel in stonehenge

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A tunnel on the A303 at Stonehenge is among dozens of new road plans to be announced by the government, as part of a £15bn “roads revolution” for England.

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A TUNNELLING MARATHON

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26 miles of rail tunnels weave their way through London’s underground landscape.

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EXCITING NEW ART

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Public art integrated into the new Elizabeth line stations will create a unique exhibition that reflects the ambition of London’s newest railway.

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HISTORIC DISCOVERIES

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Delivery of the Elizabeth line has unearthed archaeological finds from almost every important period of London’s history.

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BUILDING LONDON’S NEW RAILWAY SUSTAINABLY

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Delivering economic, environmental and social sustainability improvements in the UK

19
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nissan leaf - GOODBYE PETROL ENGINE

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With a 100% electric motor, say
goodbye to all the check-ups,
maintenance, petrol costs and say
hello to more time on the road.

20
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nissan leaf - gOODBYE OIL CHANGES

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No more petrol means no more oil
or oil changes. It also means no more
transmission, spark plugs, radiator, belts,
and more. Ownership and maintenance
costs go down. Free time goes up.
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nissan leaf - GOODBYE PETROL STATIONS

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Forget about having to stop at the petrol
station on the way to work. Now you can
wake up fully charged and ready to take
on the day