Bullet train

1) Japan’s famous high-speed (180 mph) train, more properly known as the Shinkansen, which runs between Tokyo and Osaka (320 miles).

Bulk

1) Term used in connection with the carriage of goods in bulk – ie without individual packagings.

BUG

1) Bike Users Group. Group comprising individual cyclists and/or motorcyclists (often regular commuters by these modes) who get together to comment and lobby on relevant issues.

Budgetary control

1) Financial planning device for controlling expenditure within pre-set limits (ie the budget).

BTC

1) British Transport Commission. Created by the Transport Act 1947 to own and operate the railways and canals and some docks, road haulage (other than local journey operations), bus and coach services and London Transport.

BTA

1) British Tourist Authority. Works to promote an attractive image of Britain. Provides impartial tourism information and gathers essential market intelligence for the UK tourism industry.