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The M339 ring road around London yesterday suffered its second gridlock since completion as millions of commuters disregarded Government advice to use public transport. The M339, the so-called "Fourth Circle of Hell", is the fourth of the Government's planned seven concentric ring roads which are intended to relieve traffic congestion around the capital. Work was scheduled to end on the final ring road two years ago, but because of a series of delays only four roads have been completed.
The general gridlock lasted from about 7:30 in the morning to 9:00 at night, and early this morning helicopters and bulldozers were still at work clearing some sections of the road. A number of people were taken to hospital suffering from heat exhaustion, dehydration, traffic fume poisoning, coronaries and road rage, but so far no casualty figures have been released.
A statement from the Ministry of Transport said, "This incident goes once more to prove the need for better road-building in Britain. We hope to start work on the next ring road as soon as a satisfactory contractor can be found. Meanwhile, we hope commuters will act responsibly in making their travel arrangements."
In a separate report released today, the Ministry of Transport claimed that conditions on Britain's railways have "improved immeasurably" since the last few King's Cross disasters. Although there are fewer trains and the resulting overcrowding has caused a small increase in faintings and suffocations, those trains which do run are experiencing 8% fewer delays. Many of the delays in off-peak hours are also shorter than those during rush hours, the statement said. The Transport Secretary, Tarquin McAdam, described the reports findings as "very encouraging ... proof that we're on the right track."
Futures traders wishing to profit unfairly from the revelations contained herein are invited to apply to the reporter with appropriate incentives
The M339 ring road around London yesterday suffered its second gridlock since completion as millions of commuters disregarded Government advice to use public transport. The M339, the so-called "Fourth Circle of Hell", is the fourth of the Government's planned seven concentric ring roads which are intended to relieve traffic congestion around the capital. Work was scheduled to end on the final ring road two years ago, but because of a series of delays only four roads have been completed.
The general gridlock lasted from about 7:30 in the morning to 9:00 at night, and early this morning helicopters and bulldozers were still at work clearing some sections of the road. A number of people were taken to hospital suffering from heat exhaustion, dehydration, traffic fume poisoning, coronaries and road rage, but so far no casualty figures have been released.
A statement from the Ministry of Transport said, "This incident goes once more to prove the need for better road-building in Britain. We hope to start work on the next ring road as soon as a satisfactory contractor can be found. Meanwhile, we hope commuters will act responsibly in making their travel arrangements."
In a separate report released today, the Ministry of Transport claimed that conditions on Britain's railways have "improved immeasurably" since the last few King's Cross disasters. Although there are fewer trains and the resulting overcrowding has caused a small increase in faintings and suffocations, those trains which do run are experiencing 8% fewer delays. Many of the delays in off-peak hours are also shorter than those during rush hours, the statement said. The Transport Secretary, Tarquin McAdam, described the reports findings as "very encouraging ... proof that we're on the right track."
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