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• London Waterloo's one-time Eurostar platforms to be returned to use

  23-03-2016 21:26
  
  Measure is part of £800m upgrade at UK’s busiest rail station, including extension of platforms 1-4 to allow for longer trainsThe former Eurostar platforms at Waterloo station in London are to be brought back into use.
  The measure is part of a three-year £800m investment at the terminus, which is the busiest station in the UK with 234 million passengers each year. Continue reading...
  
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• Air pollution experts call for scrappage scheme for diesel cars and boilers

  23-03-2016 17:29
  
  Report outlines moves that would cut pollution from road transport and gas combustion in London and increase life expectancyScrappage schemes for diesel cars and boilers, and allowing only the cleanest buses to drive on key polluted roads are among measures proposed by experts to cut pollution and help people live longer. The moves to cut pollution from road transport and gas combustion in London could increase the average life expectancy of people born in the city in 2025 by more than a month,
  
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• Easter bank holiday road traffic expected to peak on Thursday

  23-03-2016 07:00
  
  Motoring organisations forecasting busier getaway than last year, while Network Rail says 95% of railways will operate as normalTraffic over the Easter holiday period is likely to peak on Thursday, according to the AA, with motoring organisations forecasting a busier getaway than last year. The AA expects more than 11 million drivers to take a trip over the bank holiday weekend, with the greatest number travelling on 24 March. The busiest roads are likely to be the routes to the south-west &ndas
  
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• Work on new four-hour London to Scotland HS2 to begin next year

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Travelling to Scotland from London in less than four hours will be possible after the UK and Scottish governments agreed to begin work on the new railway line next year. The announcement came as the governments welcomed the results of a joint report which says that HS2 should come to Scotland...
  
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• What would it cost to repair Britain's roads? It's a LOT more than you think

  23-03-2016 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Not only would it take £12bn to fix Britain's roads it would also 14 years
  
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• We are ready for Leeds high-speed rail link civic leaders tell Government ahead of crunch debate

  23-03-2016 01:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Leeds civic and business leaders are calling on the Government to give its formal approval for high-speed rail- and formally kickstart a £4.2 bilion reail revolution in the North.
  
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• Tube strike to hit Piccadilly line as drivers walk out

  23-03-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Members of the RMT union to begin industrial action at 9pm on Wednesday for 24 hours over issues with ageing trains and hostile management attitude Hundreds of drivers on the Piccadilly line in London are to go ahead with a strike from Wednesday night over claims of a comprehensive breakdown in industrial relations. Related: Tube drivers accept pay deal on all-night service
  
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• Transport Systems Catapult announce Terry Hill as new Chairman

  23-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) has announced the appointment of former Arup Group Chairman Terry Hill, CBE, FREng as its new Chairman. Terry will move from his existing role of non-executive Director to succeed the TSCs incumbent Chairman, Will Whitehorn, with effect from 1st April.Will Whitehorn has served as Chairman of the TSC since its inception in 2013, and has stepped down following his appointment as Deputy Chairman of Stagecoach Grou
  
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• Transport Minister launches Scotland's rail freight strategy

  23-03-2016 01:00 via wired-gov.net
  
  Other News Sources - Transport Minister, Derek Mackay, launched the Scottish Governments new rail freight strategy for Scotland at an event at Aberdeen Craiginches Freight Terminal.
  
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• Trams on Metrolink line between Whitefield and Bury cancelled until Wednesday morning after train derailment

  23-03-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Derailment of train on East Lancashire Railway line next to tram tracks set to hit commuters
  
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• Train disruption through Peterborough this Easter

  23-03-2016 01:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - Passengers travelling through Peterborough are being advised to check before they travel this Easter as Network Rail embarks on one of the biggest Easter investment programmes ever carried out on Britains rail network.
  
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• Sulzer Launches New Highly Efficient Recirculation Pump

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The new pump series is designed to recirculate and pump activated sludge in wastewater treatment plants during the nitrification and denitrification process, as well as for the pumping of surface, storm and river water. It complements the submersible
  
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• Scotlands Transport Minister sees Tarmacs rail freight expertise first hand

  23-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Tarmac, the UKs leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions company, has hosted a visit from Derek Mackay, Scottish Government Minister for Transport and Islands at its Craiginches Sidings rail freight depot in Aberdeen. Mr Mackay MSP learned of the role the company plays in Scotlands rail freight and construction sectors, and conducted the official naming ceremony of Tarmacs new locomotive, Dunbar.The Minister was shown arou
  
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• Reading Buses to take hybrid power to new level

  23-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Reading Buses is challenging the best technology that can be produced for engines that will improve environmental performance and reduce running costs.The company has announced that it will upgrade the hybrid systems in two of their existing double deck buses.Speaking at today's IMechE Transmission and Driveline Technology conference, Reading Buses Chief Engineer John Bickerton described the work as pushing the powertrain technology envelope beyon
  
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• Rare York railway document found

  23-03-2016 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -A 117-YEAR-OLD document heralding the planned Derwent Valley Light Railway (DVLR) has been found in Cambridge.
  
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• RAIB opens investigation following Grimston Lane level crossing fatality

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched an investigation into the death of a pedestrian on a level crossing near Felixstowe last month. The fatality occurred at around 12.25pm on 23 February when the passenger was struck by a train from Ipswich to Felixstowe. The accident...
  
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• Police Scotland: security at Scottish transport hubs being reviewed following Brussels attacks

  23-03-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Security is being reviewed at Scottish transport hubs in the wake of the Brussels blasts, Chief Constable Phil Gormley said.
  
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• Plaid MP takes steps in Westminster to fight for fair funding for Wales from HS2

  23-03-2016 01:00 via partyof.wales
  Other News Sources - Wales deserves a government that will always act in the Welsh national interest.Plaid Cymru Treasury Spokesperson Jonathan Edwards MP has tabled an amendment to the HS2 Bill, which will be debated in the Commons on Wednesday, calling on the UK Government to come clean on exactly how much more money Wales would have received if the once in a generation infrastructure project had been designated an England-only project.
  
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• Piccadilly Line strike due to start

  23-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Tube drivers will stage first of three 24-hour strikes over a
  
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• Opponents of HS2 high speed rail have one final chance to stop it

  23-03-2016 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Building work on Birmingham's new rail line begins next year but opponents have launched a last ditch attempt to block it
  
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• Norwegian targets long-haul growth with Dreamliners deal

  23-03-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Airline signs agreement to lease two Boeing 787-9 aircraft
  
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• Nexus ends Tyne & Wear Metro contract early

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Tyne mp; Wear Passenger Transport Executive Nexus is to take over the running of the Tyne mp; Wear Metro from April 2017.
  
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• New trains for Hull Trains

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Five bi-mode trains will enter traffic with First Hull Trains from 2020.
  
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• New Scottish Rail Freight Strategy promises more support and investment in CP6

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Scottish freight industry will receive special support in CP6 following measures laid out in the new Rail Freight Strategy. The strategy, published today, says that the freight industry will provide advice to the Scottish government on the establishment of a ring-fenced rail freight...
  
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• New Scottish high speed plans unveiled

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -New plans for improving rail links between England and Scotland have been unveiled by governments on both sides of the border. Ministers have agreed that a plan to reduce the journey time between London and the central belt to three hours is essential. The HS2 report sets out options for new infrastructure or upgrading existing lines with 220km of new 'bypasses' for the present West Coast route, while a separate high speed route from the northern termini of HS2 would require abou
  
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• New electric car joins Daventry District Councils low emission fleet

  23-03-2016 01:00 via daventryexpress.co.uk
  
  Daventry Express - lectric pool car has been bought by Daventry District Council to help drive down carbon emissions.
  
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• MPs urge Osborne to keep £27bn Crossrail 2 on track

  23-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London24 - Twenty-five Tory MPs have appealed to George Osborne to keep Londons vital Crossrail 2 project on track.
  
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• Moment traumatised Brussels Metro passengers are led from train after terror attack

  23-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - This is the moment traumatised passengers are led from a train carriage after an explosion on the Brussels Metro.
  
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• M6 toll 'should be dropped after crashes'

  23-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The toll road along the M6 motorway should be opened more quickly to ease congestion after serious crashes, the police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands recommends.
  
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• Heathrow expansion would exacerbate London's housing challenge, mayor's report says

  23-03-2016 01:00 via planningresource.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Expanding Heathrow Airport would exacerbate London's housing challenge, while the health risks caused by a third runway would cost the government up to £25 billion over 60 years, a new report by the mayor of London claims.
  
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• Halton Curve set to re-open creating new job opportunities and extra train links

  23-03-2016 01:00 via runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - THE long awaited re-opening of a railway line through Runcorn could help to create new jobs and additional train links.
  
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• Governments agree joint aim for Scotland to London train times

  23-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - UK and Scottish governments have agreed to work together to deliver a three-hour rail journey time between Scotland and London. The work will hope to ease the current problems of congestion that build up on cross-border routes and to bring journeys between London and the Central Belt down to less than three hours. Apart from improvements to passenger journeys, the governments are looking forward to seeing economic benefits flourish from this proje
  
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• Gateshead's decision to pull out of devolution deal could kill off combined authority plan

  23-03-2016 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - The case against a regional authority and mayor looks stronger than ever, as Gateshead said it would not be signing up to the deal
  
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• From London to the north, HS2 offers boost to housing, jobs and economic growth

  23-03-2016 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - HS2 to lead regeneration at Old Oak and Park Royal and helping local growth in Greater Manchester and Leeds thanks to new government funding.
  
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• Former Amtrak president appointed chair of Network Rail Consulting's American branch

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Network Rail Consulting has announced the appointment of a former Amtrak president and chief executive as chair of its North American business. Thomas Downs will join the body, which acts as an international ambassador for the British railway industry, as a non-executive director and chair of...
  
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• Extra security at Scotlands airports after Brussels attack

  23-03-2016 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Security is being reviewed at Scottish transport hubs in the wake of the Brussels blasts, chief constable Phil Gormley said.
  
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• Council leaders call for 'eastern phase' to Crossrail 2 to promote growth

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Crossrail 2 must be extended to east London in order to foster growth in the region, council leaders have said. According to a new study from transport consultancy GHD, which was commissioned jointly by Essex, Newham, Hackney and Barking and Dagenham councils and will be published in a few weeks...
  
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• City Rail Link, Auckland

  23-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Other News Sources -City Rail Link (CRL) is an extension of the existing underground line through the Auckland city centre in New Zealand (NZ), passing through Britomart, under Albert, Vincent and Pitt Streets.
  
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• Cardiff Airport is lacking a long-term plan for growth, warn AMs

  23-03-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The Assembly's Public Account Committee warned the publicly-owned airport needs a long-term business plan if it is to deliver improvements
  
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• Brussels airport and metro attacked: front pages around the world in pictures

  23-03-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The terrorist attacks at an airport and a metro station in the capital of Belgium on Wednesday morning was front-page news around the world. Here are a selection of the front pages from major publications Continue reading...
  
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• Brussels Airlines reverses losses, posts $45.1 million 2015 net profit

  23-03-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Brussels Airlines reported a 2015 net profit of 41.3 million ($45.1 million), reversing a 4.2 million net loss from 2014. read more
  
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• Airport security under the spotlight again

  23-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - How can we keep our airports safe?
  
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• Airport 'lacks long-term growth plan'

  23-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Welsh Government-owned Cardiff Airport is missing its passenger targets and lacks a long-term plan to expand, a committee of AMs says.
  
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• AA warn drivers to expect chaos over the Easter holidays

  23-03-2016 01:00 via lep.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The Easter getaway on the roads is expected to be busier than last year, motoring experts have warned.
  
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