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  • Energy intensity of various transport modes compared to rail

Energy intensity of various transport modes compared to rail

May 28, 2019 / Dave / News

See https://bathtrams.uk/dft-calls-for-light-rail-proposals-across-the-uk-here-is-the-lrta-light-rail-transit-association-response/ for full article

 

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