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On Sep 20, 11:39*am, Tim Streater wrote:
In article ,
*The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article
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* *harry wrote:
In the future, motoring will once again be the province of the
wealthy.
The herbs will be on the buses/trains.


What fuel will buses/trains use that will be cheaper than that for a car?

nuclear electricity of course.


Trolley busses.


Yes, in fact does anyone know why places like Manchester, Edinburgh, are
putting in trams at ruinous expense instead of electric trolley busses?
Apart from the willy-waving factor, that is.

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Tim

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nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted" *-- *Bill of Rights 1689


T^rams are slightly more efficient and only one overhead wire is
needed.