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"harry" wrote in message
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On Sep 20, 11:50 pm, The Other Mike
wrote:
On Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:18:31 +0100, "Doctor Drivel"

wrote:
Oh no, he can't reads either. Supercap buses have eliminated trolleybuses
off the future transport map.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-18724776

"The Department for Transport will pay £173.5m towards the scheme, with
the rest
coming from local authorities"

"Work is expected to start in 2016, with the network operational by 2018."


This is a panic measure. Leeds has an appalling transport network. No
rapid-rail, etc. Expect the wires to be ripped down and SuperCap buss
replace the dogs in the future.