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• Net Zero targets ‘offer huge opportunities’

  01-06-2023 22:19 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Transport analyst Chris Cheek sees opportunity for enormous growth as efforts to reduce car use prompt modal shift towards public transport
   Each 1% of modal shift from car to bus could bring an 1.3 billion extra bus passenger journeys
   Net Zero targets offer huge opportunities for bus operators from modal shift. That was the message from Chris Cheek to members of the Young Bus Managers Network at their meeting in Birmingham last week.
  The transport analyst said that in 2019 534 b
  
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• Let’s shout about public transport!

  01-06-2023 22:09 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  Better Transport Week is a chance to celebrate the good work and enthusiasm from those involved in delivering public transport
   The creation of a wonderfully updated St Pancras station, officially reopened in 2007, offered a powerful and confident statement about the future of the railway and its place in society
   This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Campaign for Better Transport, and what better way to mark that milestone than by devoting a week to a celebration of all
  
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• Ditch Wi-Fi? Their brains are buffering

  01-06-2023 22:01 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  Media reports suggesting that free Wi-Fi is set to be scrapped on trains make me question if anyone cares about business travellers
   ‘Free Wi-Fi is seen as a human right’
   Having written a column in this esteemed mag for 12 ½ years, you’ll understand that every now and again, the print deadline approaches and I’m scratching my head, wondering what to write about. However, as predictable as the annual fares increase in rail, you can eternally rely
  
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• 20 years of collaboration on the road to Zero

  01-06-2023 21:47 via passengertransport.co.uk
  After two decades of hard work to decarbonise UK road transport, there’s a great deal to be proud of
   There are around 2,000 zero emission buses in service in the UK today, representing around 5% of the UK’s total fleet
   BY Andy Eastlake
  Though I’ve become less focused on birthdays (especially as I’ve got older!) I do remember my 20th (some time in the eighties!). These occasions do provide a prompt to reflect on what’s gone before. It’s hard to beli
  
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• Rail strikes: which trains will run on Friday and Saturday in Great Britain?

  01-06-2023 19:09
  
  Here is a breakdown of the services that operators plan to provide on each day during RMT and Aslef stoppagesWith 20,000 members of the RMT union striking on Friday and a stoppage by 12,000 Aslef train drivers on Saturday, train services are due to be heavily disrupted.On Friday, about 50% of services will run on all the affected networks, which are mostly based in England with some running cross-border routes into Scotland and Wales, while approximately 40% will run on Saturday, with wide regio
  
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• Passengers in England face 48 hours of disruption as two rail unions strike

  01-06-2023 19:00
  
  Rail workers from RMT union to strike on Friday followed by 12,000 train drivers belonging to Aslef unionWhich trains will run on Friday and Saturday in Great Britain?Passengers are bracing for 48 hours of significant disruption to train services in England starting on Friday morning as two rail unions go out on strike on consecutive days.The first day’s action will see 20,000 rail workers belonging to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) strike, followed by ano
  
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• Zemo’s work is more important than ever

  01-06-2023 16:38 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Parliamentarians, senior civil servants, local leaders and industry say the priority now for net zero must be delivery. Zemo can help
   The technology roadmap for zero emission local bus was a significant step forward
   BY Claire Haigh
  Earlier this year the International Panel on Climate Change issued its final warning for a critical decade. Global greenhouse emissions must be reduced by 43% by 2030, and the IPCC’s final synthesis report laid bare just how far off track the world i
  
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• Setting the Net Zero standard for SMEs

  01-06-2023 16:27 via passengertransport.co.uk
  The passenger transport sector can operate at Net Zero, regardless of the size of the operator. Newport Transport is showing the way
   Over the past two years, Newport Transport’s EV fleet has more than tripled in size, growing from the original 14 buses to a total of 44
   BY Scott Pearson
  At Newport Transport, we want to show what’s possible despite being a medium sized municipal operator and I’m keen to help others do the same.
  From horse-drawn carriages in 1901 to a
  
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• A route to decarbonising depots

  01-06-2023 16:17 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Janus Architecture has found itself at the forefront of efforts to decarbonise passenger transport
   
   As an architectural practice with over two decades specialising in bus depots, Janus Architecture has now found itself at the forefront of the efforts to decarbonise passenger transport and introduce “cleaner bus” integration across the UK.
  Working with several bus operators over more than 20 years we have delivered numerous depot facilities both “new build” and
  
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• RIDE2RAIL boosts multi-modal travel

  01-06-2023 16:07 via passengertransport.co.uk
  UITP-led project has brought together public transport and ride-sharing to improve seamless multi-modal travel across Europe
   
   When talking about fighting private car ownership, integrated and multi-modal travel – or Mobility as a Service (MaaS) – can’t be missing from the discussion. The integration of different transport services into one single mobility offer in which public transport is at the epicentre, has long been considered a main solution for changing custo
  
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• UK Bus Awards 2023 open for nominations

  01-06-2023 15:14 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Nominations now open until late July for 23 awards recognizing outstanding skills in planning, promoting, and delivering exceptional bus services
   The 2023 winners will be announced at Troxy, London in November
   
  The UK Bus Awards 2023 has officially launched, opening its doors for entries until late July. Nominations are now invited to compete for 23 awards that recognise excellence in the full spectrum of skills needed to plan, promote, and deliver exceptional bus services.
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• Witney campaigner says rail link 'urgent' as 1000s of homes planned

  01-06-2023 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - An Oxford to Witney railway should be urgently fast tracked as the thought of thousands more householders sitting in traffic on the A40 is 'depressing', a campaigner has said.
  
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• Welsh Conservatives find closure of South Wales Line could cost taxpayers millions

  01-06-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - An investigation carried out by the Welsh Conservatives into the 8-month closure has discovered approximate costs of £4.5m for the taxpayer
  
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• UK supermarkets cut diesel prices by 7p a litre after watchdog concerns

  01-06-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Reduction follows CMA plans to grill executives about sustained higher margins but RAC says retailers should go furtherSupermarkets have cut more than 7p a litre from the price of diesel since the UKs competition watchdog warned it would question retail bosses about unnecessarily high forecourt prices, according to the RAC.The motoring group found that the average price of diesel fell by 7.44p a litre, from 151.02p two weeks ago to 143.58p this week, after the Competition and Mark
  
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• Train drivers in it for long haul, says UK rail union chief as new strikes start

  01-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Aslefs Mick Whelan says his members have had no pay rise since 2019
  
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• TfW to use AI technology to improve bus network

  01-06-2023 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced it will use an AI-powered software platform to help improve Wales bus network and make services more efficient and sustainable.
  
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• Scottish train drivers and climate activists call for cheaper, more accessible public transport

  01-06-2023 02:00 via euronews.com
  
  Other News Sources - Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.
  
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• Rail strike pain is National Express gain: Bumper coach bookings as Brits find ways to reach Wembley, Epsom and Beyonce

  01-06-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - National Express has seen a 30 per cent jump in travel bookings over the week of rail strikes, figures shared with City A.M. show, as passengers flocked from rail to coach to get around the country.
  
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• Qatar Airways plan to return to Cardiff Airport by the end of the year

  01-06-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The Airline is looking to restart its Cardiff to Doha route for the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020
  
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• Plymouth Airport: Marjon University backs Sutton Harbour Group plan to build on land

  01-06-2023 02:00 via plymouthherald.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Herald - New vice chancellor at university next door to airport says it has not future for aviation and should be developed into somthing 'interesting, creative and brave'
  
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• Passport e-gates were upgraded by Border Force before IT chaos subscription

  01-06-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Glitch at airports followed technology update as school holidays got under way
  
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• More delays possible as Transport for Wales takes longer than expected to sort out fault that caused fires on trains

  01-06-2023 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Transport for Wales rail services are still subject to potential disruption as it is taking longer than expected to remedy faults affecting its fleet of Class 175 trains that have been blamed for a number of on-board fires.
  
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• Manchester Airports Terminal 2 To Get Almost 30 New Stores And Eateries By 2025

  01-06-2023 02:00 via forbes.com
  
  Forbes - A major £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) upgrade of Britains third busiest airport will transform the retail offering and introduce a new shopping offer at the northern gateways busiest terminal, T2, which will be completely remodeled by 2025.
  
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• LEZ prompts calls for 'decent' Glasgow public transport

  01-06-2023 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - Ahead of the start of enforcement of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) on Thursday, questions have been raised about whether the city's public transport is fit to serve travel needs.
  
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• Glasgow enforces low-emission zone to tackle air pollution subscription

  01-06-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to enforce a low-emission zone (LEZ).
  
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• Germanys monthly public transport ticket gains 10 million subscribers

  01-06-2023 02:00 via euractiv.com
  
  News from Europe - Over 10 million people have subscribed to the 49 monthly ticket for all regional public transport in Germany, including local buses, trams, and trains.
  
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• French consortium to deploy fully autonomous mini buses in Chteauroux

  01-06-2023 02:00 via intelligenttransport.com
  
  Intelligent Transport - Once launched, the fully autonomous mini buses will transform public transport in downtown Chteauroux, by enhancing local mass transit services and promoting easier, safer and more sustainable mobility for citizens.
  
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• Frankfurt airport signs deal to use more wind power

  01-06-2023 02:00 via businesstravelnewseurope.com
  
  News from Europe - Frankfurt airport operator Fraport has announced plans to power more of the German hubs operations through wind power.
  
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• Final call to residents to get on board with 'Bus Bill' to improve rural transport

  01-06-2023 02:00 via shropshirestar.com
  
  Other Regional Press - North Shropshire's MP has issued a final call for Salopians to get on board and back her petition to improve bus services across rural Britain.
  
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• Edinburgh Airport check-in workers horrific abuse by passengers: They are screaming so loud you can feel their spit

  01-06-2023 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - GMB union provides chilling evidence of its members ordeal at Scotlands busiest airport
  
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• 'Don't add fuel to non-existent fire': Leaders warned against pushing too hard on Great British Railways' new Derby headquarters

  01-06-2023 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Airportwatch - Reports first published in the national media said the Government had 'quietly scrapped' plans for GBR and that it wont feature in the upcoming Kings Speech
  
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• Councillors say Chards public transport needs urgent improvement

  01-06-2023 02:00 via chardandilminsternews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TWO councillors said the public transport service is failing to serve the needs of Chard and are asking for improvements.
  
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• Campaigners distraught as Bristol Airport appeal dismissed

  01-06-2023 02:00 via mnrjournal.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Green Party Councillors in North Somerset have said they are distraught after the Court of Appeal threw out an attempt to stop Bristol Airport expanding.
  
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• Calls for review into Transport for Wales after 'failings'

  01-06-2023 02:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A NUMBER of rail user groups have called for an independent review into Transport for Wales after 'consistently failing to provide an acceptable service'.In an open letter written by rail user groups across Wrexham, Flintshire, Cheshire, Shropshire and Merseyside, details of concerns had been raised regarding Transport for Wales' rail service in recent years.
  
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• Call for electric car owners to pay 6p-a-mile charge. subscription

  01-06-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The government should charge drivers of electric cars 6p per mile to use Britains roads or risk losing billions of pounds from the public finances every year, an influential think tank has said.
  
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• Bristol mayor concerned underground will not go ahead

  01-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The Bristol mayor said he "does not know" whether his plans for a Bristol underground will be carried out after he leaves office next year.
  
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• Air New Zealand weighing passengers before flying

  01-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The airline says it is required to know the average weight of everything on board to improve fuel efficiency.
  
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• £27M funding pulled for final section of Lincolnshire relief road

  01-06-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - A relief road in Lincolnshire currently under construction has had £27M funding for the final section of work pulled, leaving the last part of the project unlikely to start until after 2030.
  
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