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Hunger pangsFrom the UK comes a curious tale about a bus passenger with an unusual appetite. Police in Paignton in Devon have been seeking the whereabouts of a young male who began...
Trunk road rageIn India a cyclist suffered a road rage incident, from an elephant. The incident, which was captured on video, occurred as a cyclist overtook an elephant on a busy urban...
Portable toiletRegular readers of this page may remember news of plans by Japanese toilet manufacturer TOTO to produce an eco-friendly three wheeled vehicle. This motortrike, with the...
Sound adviceInsurance firm Allianz has carried out an extensive survey of listening tastes amongst its customers that provides worrying results for some motorists. According to the...

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September 2012Pedestrian crossings allow greater safety for vulnerable road users: image courtesy of World Highways reader Ewan Smith
July/August 2012Road Congestion is a serious issue in some areas
January/February 2012BMW drivers have a rather unfortunate reputation for being impatient behind the wheel
November/December 2011This Ecuadorian pick-up truck proves so popular with passengers that is has standing room only: image courtesy of World Highways reader Jaime Erazo Pastor.

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Ministers at ITF agree transport investment is crucial for growthMinisters from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum are calling for more investment in strategic transport infrastructure and... 23 May 2013
Mott MacDonald Grontmij is handling key improvement scheme in UKThe Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture is working on plans for a € 189 million (£160 million) upgrade of the A63 Castle Street in the UK city of... 23 May 2013
Loans will help fund Kazakhstan road projectThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is providing an infrastructure loan that will help fund a key road project in... 23 May 2013
Fugro organising road maintenance event in UKSurvey specialist, Fugro Aperio is organising the one day Developments in Highways Assessment (DIHA 2013) conference. This event takes place on July... 23 May 2013

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Autodesk introduces new software toolsAs World Highways was going to press Autodesk was due to announce the 2014 versions of its entire range of programs including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, NavisWorks and Revit...
Siemens On-Board-Units for satellite-based toll in FranceAs part of the Ecotaxe toll project, Siemens is supplying service operators Eurotoll and Total with On-Board-Units worth €50 million (US$65.14 million). The project involves...
Xtend your site protectionVital Technology has launched Xtend - a mobile rapid deployment CCTV and onboard video analytics tower system which provides surveillance and intelligent scene analysis at...
Bell L180E wheeled loader's plant debutBarton Plant, part of The Bennie Group, has taken delivery of its first wheeled loader from Bell Equipment following a successful onsite demo. The move is said to mark a...
Doosan's powerful yet fuel efficient wheeled loadersHigh engine power combined with reduced fuel consumption are said to be key qualities of Doosan's new DL200-3 and DL250-3 wheeled loaders. Both new models are also said by...
Atlas Copco Secoroc unveil Secoroc RocketBitMade for DTH production drilling in soft to medium hard rock, the new Secoroc RocketBit from Atlas Copco Secoroc is said to be ideal for quarrying and mining operations. Also...