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The Department for Transport today published National Statistics of vehicle speeds in Great Britain in 2005. These statistics relate to the speeds at which drivers choose to drive in free-flow conditions generally across the road network. The latest figures show that the proportion of motorists exceeding the speed limit in 2005 changed very little from 2004 although driving in excess of the speed limit remains at a high level on all types of road......

Bob Kiley the head of London's transport network is to step down in January, which is three years earlier than expected.

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The Office of Fair trading referred to the Competition Commission three bids for the Greater Western rail franchise.

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For any stat lovers out there, the Department for Transport published staistics on the travel habits of UK residents, a summary of the differences from 1992/94 to 2004:

* The average annual distance travelled by residents in Great Britain rose by 5 per cent to 6,800 miles in 2004, reflecting a 12 per cent increase in the average length of trip from 6.1 miles to 6.8 miles.
* The average number of trips per person per year fell by 6 per cent to about 990.
* The average time spent travelling around Great Britain has remained at about 360 hours per person per year, or about an hour a day.

The transport network across London has suffered a major terrorist attack - our thoughts are with the friends and families of those affected.

If you are concerned for friends or relatives some contact details that may be of help are:

casualty bureau: 0870 156 6344

Further information from the BBC: BBC London Attack section

Station information: Rail Enquiries on 08547 48 49 50

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