Questions in transport
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we progress in transport ough the Eighties, many itroversial questions are ly to be answered, some by slation, others through engiring experience, and more, facto, by operational use or :ction as the case may be. But st comes inevitable, ietimes crucial debate. CM'S lual Fleet Management Conence allows prominent ires and less well known :rators alike to make conictive contributions in these as. Large numbers of influenpersonalities in the industry :nd, and our report is widely d. Last week some of these )stions, brought up during C discussions at the Royal :caster Hotel, London, inied:
Will eventual acceptance of Armitage Report turn out to be the catalyst that leads to a true "European vehicle"?
• Will turbos complete a takeover within five years?
• What is really stopping drawbar acceptance in the UK?
• Are the opponents of the transport industry winning out?
• Is there a danger that not even 38 tonnes will be accepted?
• Will the Eighties turn out to be a rosy time for the general parcels carriers?
• Can Freightlingers really compete?
• Must £100m be spent on strengthening bridges?
• Can operators look forward to true 24-hour parts availability?
• Are single-line franchises best?
• Why doesn't the Training Board get more support?
• Are inexperienced employees overpaid?