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A GRANT of £35,000 has been made 1.7k by the Eireann Oovernment towards the cost of the establishment of a development and research unit by COras Iompair Eireann. The aim is to mechanize the movement of goods as much as possible.
A major reorganization of CIE. goodshandling techniques is planned. Priority will be given to a study of the uses of prepacked containers.
A highly mechanized pilot warehouse has been constructed by the C.I.F. in Dublin to demonstrate new handling techniques.
REDUCING CONGESTION VIIROPOSALS to reduce traffic congestion have be,en made to the .city council by the Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber •of Trade. It is suggested that private car parking in the city centre should be banned before 10 a.rn. and that the present system of " funnelling " too many public service vehicles through one arterial thoroughfare should be avoided. Traffic wardens should be appointed, say the chamber, and lanes should be marked in main streets.