Rail Sell-off Sparks Overseas Interest

• Foreign firms are lining up to take advantage of the British Rail privatisation—with US companies leading the way. The Railroad Development Corporation (RDC) and Wisconsin......

Row Brews Over M5 Bridge Limit

by Lee Kimber III Hauliers could pay up to £47m over the next three years because the Highways Agency is forcing abnormal loads using the M5's Avonmouth Bridge to cross between......

Britain Votes Against Euro Road Sign Plan

• French proposals to use the same type of roalsigns all over Europe have been condemned as unnecessary, dangerous and disruptive to people's habits. Britain, Germany and......

Parts Prices To Drop In Dutch Auction?

• A major commercial vehicle manufacturer is negotiating to buy components using a novel auction method that could halve the price of parts. Watford-based Reverse Auction......