Public Transport news

• VIDEO: In 360: What's going on at London Bridge?

  08-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The BBC's Richard Westcott took a 360 degree camera to capture the full extent of the building work on the Thameslink line.
  
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• The transport legacy of outgoing mayor Boris Johnson

  08-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - My time covering transport at BBC London has nearly mirrored his in office - and so as he departs I thought it timely to put down some non-definitive thoughts.
  
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• The Leigh Guided Busway park and ride with 265 spaces - and just THREE drivers using it

  08-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - It's early days, say transport bosses, and other park and ride facilities on the route have been more successful
  
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• Stephen Hammond: Boriss Legacy 4) Transport. On buses, tubes and those famous bikes, he kept the capital moving.

  08-05-2016 02:00 via conservativehome.com
  Conservative Party - At 10pm, the polls close and the future of transport in London will be determined. This will be a vastly different future depending upon who is the winner. Over the last eight years in Boris we have had a mayor who has consistently invested in the network. The improvement in the Tube and the record numbers of people who travel on it daily are a direct result of the update of signalling and improved maintenance of the system.
  
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• Stations and links at risk in HS2 wreck Subscription

  08-05-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Transport Briefing - Britains £55bn high-speed rail project is in crisis as officials consider axeing stations, rail links and platforms amid fears costs will run out of control.
  
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• Site of failed traveller camp plan could be used to boost rail commuters in Morley

  08-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Expansion plans at Morley rail station could prove a boost to commuters in Leeds.
  
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• Sinkhole opens up in major east London road

  08-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - West Ham fans have been warned of travel disruption after a sinkhole opened up in the middle of a major east London road.
  
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• Port terminal marks golden anniversary

  08-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The Port of Grangemouth is celebrating 50 years since the first container vessel called at the facility.
  
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• Pilots report dangerous laser attacks more than three times a DAY

  08-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - The lasers can dazzle or blind pilots, putting aircraft and passengers in danger and potentially causing eye damage to the crew
  
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• One on three Brits would consider an e-bike over public transport

  08-05-2016 02:00 via bikebiz.com
  
  Other News Sources - Following a survey by cycling brand Shimano in collaboration with OnePoll - 34 of Brits would choose an electric bike rather than public transport for their daily commute.
  
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• Now HS2 really is taking Liberties: Britain's new high-speed rail line is set to pass just 800 yards from Tudor-era cottage

  08-05-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A descendant of the founder of world-famous department store Liberty is battling to save the country house the family has owned for generations from the ravages of Britains new high-speed rail line.
  
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• London mayoral election 2016: Andrew Adonis could take on top transport job if Sadiq Khan wins

  08-05-2016 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission Andrew Adonis is tipped to take on a top transport job is Sadiq Khan becomes Mayor of London.
  
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• Learner biker caught riding wrong way down M6 Toll

  08-05-2016 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A learner motorcyclist got lost on the M6 Toll and then drove the wrong way along the hard shoulder before police caught up with him.
  
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• Holyrood 2016: Investment in jobs and better public transport are priorities for the Borders

  08-05-2016 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  Other Regional Press - AS a regular bus traveller, 34-year-old Barrie Cunning knows all about transport issues in rural areas.
  
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• Flying Scotsman to travel in secret

  08-05-2016 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -Details of Flying Scotsman's journeys on the national railway network are being kept secret for safety reasons.
  
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• 'Dictatorial' HS2 to bar hundreds of victims from objecting

  08-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
  The Telegraph - S2 has been accused of dictator-like arrogance after demanding that more than 600 people and groupsincluding the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright, and the Commons Speaker, John Bercow - be banned from objecting to the controversial high-speed rail scheme.
  
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• Changes to bus services between Sheffield and Chesterfield set to come into force

  08-05-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Changes designed to improve bus services between Sheffield and Chesterfield are set to be introduced by Stagecoach from tomorrow.
  
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• Car gets stuck on new Leigh Guided Busway tracks

  08-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - The car became stuck on the tracks at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Autistic teenager stranded on London bus after her freedom pass cancelled without warning

  08-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - An autistic teen was left stranded on a London bus after the freedom pass she has held for nine years was unexpectedly revoked by the council.
  
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• Almost 100 laser attacks on planes at Birmingham Airport, according to shock figures

  08-05-2016 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Flight hub is ranked second-worst in Britain for attacks, amid fears phenomenon could cost lives
  
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• Air rage? Ground fury at the airport was off the scale

  08-05-2016 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - GOLGOTHA. Armageddon. Chaos. Thats how I described the scenes at Luton Airport last week to the long-suffering Manager, Matt, the sole soul prepared to pop his placatory head above the parapet and face the frustrated former passengers, the army of angry travellers whose flights had long since left.
  
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• 7 Radical Alternatives To A Third Runway At Heathrow Airport

  08-05-2016 02:00 via londonist.com
  
  Londonist - The long, drawn out argument about how to meet London's airport needs shows no sign of abating any time soon. Should we build a third runway at Heathrow? How about extending Gatwick or Stansted? All of the above?
  
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