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Last updated: Saturday 31 October 2009 00:00.04 (GMT)

Transport and travel news stories from BBC News

Train firms seek longer contracts Train companies say longer rail franchises would allow them to provide better quality services and encourage investment.



National Express 'lacks strategy' National Express is criticised by its largest shareholder for not properly assessing a proposed merger with rival Stagecoach.		Fines for illegal fuel drivers Twenty one motorists are caught using illegal fuel during a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) detection operation in County Down.



Footbridge plans at rail crossing Transport chiefs reveal plans for a new footbridge over a "dangerous" pedestrian railway crossing in Dorset.		In Pictures: M1 motorway As the M1 turns 50, BBC News takes a look back at how it was built.



Spring launch for new fast ferry A newly formed ferry operator will launch a 50-minute crossing between south Wales and Devon in the new year.		Police officers incur speed fines Dozens of on-duty Kent police officers were punished for speeding while not on 999 calls, according to figures.