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• Travellers faced long queues at major UK airports after electronic passport gates failed

  27-05-2023 20:39
  
  Hours-long delays were reported as IT problems also caused disruption on Dover-Calais ferriesPassengers arriving at major airports in the UK at the start of the bank holiday weekend faced long delays after problems with electronic passport gates.Travellers expressed their anger on social media over queues of several hours at a number of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick as arrivals had their passports checked by hand instead of the automated machines. Continue reading...
  
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• Travellers faced long queues at major UK airports after electronic passport gates fail

  27-05-2023 20:15
  
  Hours-long delays were reported as IT problems also caused disruption on Dover-Calais ferriesPassengers arriving at major airports in the UK at the start of the bank holiday weekend faced long delays after problems with electronic passport gates.Travellers expressed their anger on social media over queues of several hours at a number of airports including Heathrow and Gatwick as arrivals had their passports checked by hand instead of the automated machines. Continue reading...
  
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• Queues build at major UK airports as electronic passport gates fail

  27-05-2023 11:07
  
  Delays of up to three hours reported as IT problems also cause disruption on Dover-Calais ferriesPassengers arriving at major airports around London at the start of the bank holiday weekend are facing delays after problems with electronic passport gates.The gates at airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton started to have problems on Friday night. Delays of up to three hours have been reported. Continue reading...
  
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• Work on "deadly" A38 road needed now, says Council transport chief

  27-05-2023 02:00 via cornish-times.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - It is proposed that the work would be delayed until after 2030
  
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• What happens next as Cambridge congestion charge consultation results released

  27-05-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The Greater Cambridge Partnership has released the results of its consultation about the proposed congestion charge, and transport improvements.
  
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• US airlines: no take-offs for shares despite travel boom

  27-05-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Labour costs and interest expenses are holding back earnings
  
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• Tweed Valley railway: Plan for proposed route to be revealed

  27-05-2023 02:00 via bordertelegraph.com
  
  Other News Sources - RESTORATION of rail services between St Boswells and Berwick-upon-Tweed is heading down the track, a meeting will be told next week.
  
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• Transport for the North launches Strategic Transport Plan consultation

  27-05-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Transport for the North reports that with investment, the North could achieve £118bn per annum more in 2050 than currently forecast
  
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• TransPennine Express warns improvements will take time

  27-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Services on the troubled train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) may deteriorate further after it is nationalised, it is claimed.
  
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• TikTok hacking videos blamed for rise in abandoned e-bikes subscription

  27-05-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - TikTok videos showing how to hack rental e-bikes are fuelling antisocial behaviour and a surge in the number abandoned on the streets.
  
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• The price of flying will keep rising, even on Ryanair

  27-05-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - A surge in demand for summer holiday flights presages an environmental squeeze on low-cost fares
  
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• The £1m plans to slow down traffic and create Kent's first walking town

  27-05-2023 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Kent Online - Plans for a £1 million route through the heart of a town will reduce reliance on cars and make it better for cyclists and walkers, say councillors.
  
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• Sussex stations benefit from £1.8 million improvement programme

  27-05-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Eleven Southern stations in East and West Sussex have benefitted from a £1.8 million improvement programme over the last year by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).
  
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• Study finds new Oxfordshire rail link is 'feasible' and profitable

  27-05-2023 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - The case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford has been set out in a new feasibility study.
  
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• Route for third and final section of East West Rail confirmed by transport secretary

  27-05-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The route for the third and final section of East West Rail (EWR) has been confirmed today by transport secretary Mark Harper.
  
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• Public inquiry on inaccessible footbridge will be line in the sand, say activists

  27-05-2023 02:00 via disabilitynewsservice.com
  
  Other News Sources - A hugely important public inquiry into Network Rails plan to build an inaccessible footbridge will be a line in the sand for disabled activists who are determined to fight further such proposals.
  
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• PD Ports invests millions in electric harbour cranes as part of carbon neutral push

  27-05-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The operator has brought in the equipment to its Tees Dock terminal
  
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• Nottingham City Transports above inflation fare increase starts this weekend

  27-05-2023 02:00 via westbridgfordwire.com
  
  Other Regional Press - New Nottingham City Transport bus fares will be introduced from Sunday 28 May 2023, as the citys largest transport operator continues to face significant increases in its costs, which has resulted in an operating loss in the last financial year.
  
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• North Ayrshire Council community transport scheme to be explored

  27-05-2023 02:00 via ardrossanherald.com
  
  Other News Sources - Plans for an innovative project to explore the potential for community transport in North Ayrshire will be discussed next week.
  
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• Manchester Metrolink workers to strike over pay during Parklife

  27-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Unite union says the action will affect thousands heading to the popular Parklife event.
  
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• Major drive underway to improve safety on the region's roads

  27-05-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A MAJOR drive is underway to improve safety on the region's roadsand provide more support to crash victims and their families.
  
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• HS2: New plans to get high-speed trains to Leeds being explored

  27-05-2023 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Pressure is mounting on the Government to launch a long-awaited study which will be used to decide whether HS2 trains will ever reach Leeds.
  
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• Heathrow: Half-term hell for families as British Airways cancellations hit 175

  27-05-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM -Half-term holiday plans for thousands of families have been thrown into disarray after British Airways flight cancellations due to an IT failure reached 175. Most of the affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow Airport. British Airways said the technical issue was resolved on Thursday night, but disruption continued into Friday because ... The post Heathrow: Half-term hell for families as British Airways cancellations hit 175 appeared first on CityAM.
  
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• Haxby: level crossing in York Road to close for work

  27-05-2023 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - A LEVEL crossing in York is set to close while rail engineers carry out track maintenance work.
  
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• Greater Anglia bans e-scooters from Thursday, June 1

  27-05-2023 02:00 via brentwoodlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - GREATER Anglia is to ban e-scooters on all trains across its network following concerns over risks to passenger safety.
  
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• Greater Anglia bans e-scooters at trains and stations across Cambridgeshire due to 'fire risk'

  27-05-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The new rule is being brought in because of concerns over lithium-ion batteries overheating
  
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• First look at new East West Rail map showing route and new Cambridgeshire train station

  27-05-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The government today (Friday, May 26) announced their preference for a southern rail route into Cambridge
  
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• Driving change: Welsh Youth Parliament puts sustainable transport in the fast lane

  27-05-2023 02:00 via sustrans.org.uk
  
  Sustrans - The Welsh Youth Parliament advocates for public transport and active travel, promoting their environmental and health benefits. Recently, they organised two events to encourage pupils to share their experiences and opinions on public transport and active travel. Sustrans colleagues actively participated in the events, conducting workshops and inspiring young people and teachers to commit to sustainable travel.
  
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• British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problem

  27-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Thousands of people have had their plans upended as disruption at Heathrow continues for a second day.
  
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• Bradford to get just £1m of £23m active travel cash for West Yorkshire

  27-05-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - BRADFORD will get just £1m out of a £23m grant to improve walking and cycling in West Yorkshire, an amount one Councillor has described as not close to being good enough.
  
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• Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory

  27-05-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
  
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• Bank holiday disruption as BA cancels flights. subscription

  27-05-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Tens of thousands of people have had their bank holiday and half-term plans disrupted after British Airways cancelled more than 150 flights because of an IT failure.
  
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• BA passengers severely disrupted as 160 flights are cancelled ahead of holiday weekend

  27-05-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Scheduling problems expected to continue after airline forced to scrap flights on Thursday and Friday due to IT issues
  
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• £3.5m investment will boost bus users in Winchester

  27-05-2023 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Operators of nine bus routes have secured £3.5mfrom Hampshire County Council. The funding will be used to subsidise services used by people inWinchester, Alresford, Alton, Liphook andPetersfield for the next four years. In the Winchester area it will help with services from the city to East Stratton, South Wonston, North Baddesley, Owslebury, and Petersfield.
  
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