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• Work to build Leicestershire temporary footbridge begins as current bridge is transformed

  02-08-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Construction of a temporary bridge in Kibworth has begun whilst essential work to adapt the existing bridge takes place, paving the way for a fully electrified railway between Kettering and Wigston.
  
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• Woodhead line: Museum to celebrate Manchester-Sheffield rail link

  02-08-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Plans have been submitted for a museum celebrating a railway line which once linked Manchester and Sheffield.
  
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• Wolverhampton MP puts support behind road safety Remain and Report Campaign

  02-08-2023 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A Wolverhampton MP has thrown her support behind a campaign to make drivers accountable for their actions.
  
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• Wizz Air faces pushback on plan to give chief extra time to hit £100mn bonus

  02-08-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Proxy advisers ISS and Pirc oppose AGM resolution to grant Jzsef Vradi two more years to win one-off award
  
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• Uber makes first operating profit after racking up $31.5bn of losses

  02-08-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Ride-hailing company reaches long-awaited landmark after years of heavy spending
  
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• Uber aims to be wider travel app as it turns first profit

  02-08-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The company has expanded its UK app to include planes, as it reports its first-ever operating profit.
  
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• Transport minister visits Nottinghams public transport system

  02-08-2023 02:00 via westbridgfordwire.com
  
  Other News Sources - Road and Local Transport Minister Richard Holden visited Nottingham yesterday (Monday 31 July).
  Representatives from the Department for Transport joined the Minister to tour locations for an insight into Nottinghams award-winning sustainable transport including the tram, wider public transport network and other transport initiatives, and to hear about the citys plans for the future, including the redevelopment of the Broad Marsh area which has already seen a range of transpo
  
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• The Elizabeth Line is now one of Londons busiest tube lines

  02-08-2023 02:00 via timeout.com
  
  Other News Sources - When the Elizabeth Line opened back in May 2022, it brought London commuters some much-needed relief. Not only is it air-conditioned: its fast and clean, too. And now, one year on, we can confidently say that the Lizzy Line is one of Londons busiest tube lines.
  
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• TfGM and Network Rail announce partnership for city-wide transport and regeneration strategy

  02-08-2023 02:00 via railuk.com
  
  Rail UK - Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have today announced a new partnership to deliver a joint vision for Manchester and Salfords central railway stations.
  
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• Tech is breaking accessibility barriers in transport heres how

  02-08-2023 02:00 via thenextweb.com
  
  Other News Sources - According to WHO, people with disabilities represent 16 of the world population. They also find transportation 15 times more challenging than non-disabled individuals. But for mobility to truly be sustainable, it has to go beyond reducing emissions; it has to be inclusive and cater for every member of society.
  
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• South Wales Metro: What is it, how much will it cost and when will it open?

  02-08-2023 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - The newtramsthat will be used by passengers in the south Wales valleys and Cardiff next year have been officially unveiled as part of a multi-million pound project to transform the rail network.
  
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• SEND children told to find their own way to school as Birmingham City Council axes transport

  02-08-2023 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - The parents of children with special educational needs say they're being forced to choose between their jobs and their children's education after their school transport was taken away.
  
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• Scottish Government told 'use mines and Glasgow Subway for heating

  02-08-2023 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - SCOTLANDS disused mines and its only metro system should be used to heat the countrys homes, according to a new report.
  
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• Recycled material from former aircraft runway to be used on roads

  02-08-2023 02:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Thousands of tonnes of material from a runway at the former Samlesbury Aerodrome arebeing recycled.
  
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• Preston station roof repairs needed after cast iron features fall onto platforms and track

  02-08-2023 02:00 via lep.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A major refurbishment of the roof of Preston railway station is planned after decorative cast iron adornments plunged onto the platforms and track below.
  
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• Plans for major upgrade at Stratford Station revealed

  02-08-2023 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The work follows increasing concerns about the future capacity of the east London station and overcrowding
  
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• Plan to bulldoze three historic bridges to install electric train line

  02-08-2023 02:00 via leeds-live.co.uk
  
  Leeds Live - Plans have been submitted for the demolition of three historic bridges along the Leeds-Selby rail line as part of the electrification of the line.
  
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• Piccadilly line's new London Tube trains tested in Germany

  02-08-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The new model is set to replace the line's current 48-year-old Tube trains in 2025.
  
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• Peterhead Transport Interchange reopens after improvement works

  02-08-2023 02:00 via grampianonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Bus services have resumed at Peterheads transport interchange following the completion of a series of improvements to the facility.
  
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• Newport Transport takes first coaches for FlixBus work

  02-08-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Newport Transport has taken delivery of the first of its new coaches to be used as part of its partnership with FlixBus from 7 August.
  
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• Newmarket: Planning inspector upholds decision to keep Weatherby railway foot crossing open

  02-08-2023 02:00 via suffolknews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Opponents of Network Rails plans to close Newmarkets much-used Weatherby railway foot crossing are celebrating after a planning inspector upheld his previous decision that it should remain open.
  
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• 'Monstrous' £35m rail station dubbed 'mugger's paradise' and 'dangerous white elephant'

  02-08-2023 02:00 via uk.news.yahoo.com
  
  Other News Sources - A brand new railway station that opened this week after costing more than £35m to build has been dubbed a "mugger's paradise" and a "huge waste of money".
  
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• Mayor Dan Norris: Im making bus travel free for the month of your birthday

  02-08-2023 02:00 via labourlist.org
  
  Labour Party - As Labours Metro Mayor in the West of England, there are two key things in my thoughts.
  The first is the worrying cost-of-living crisis. Sky-high bills. Parents and carers going without to feed children. Soaring mortgage and rental costs scything down hope and aspiration
  
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• LAX restarts soundproofing program, opens showroom for residents to see options

  02-08-2023 02:00 via abc7.com
  
  Aviation Industry- LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles International Airport is restarting a soundproofing program for local residents after placing it on pause for several years.
  
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• Jordan takes directors role at Trenitalia c2c

  02-08-2023 02:00 via transportxtra.com
  
  Transportxtra - Rail operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed Eleni Jordan as commercial director, joining from Chiltern Railways where she was commercial and customer strategy director for six years. Jordan, who has nearly 30 years experience across commercial and customer-focused roles, is set to start in the new role in September.
  
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• Hyundai Rotem reveals hydrogen tram in South Korea

  02-08-2023 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Railway Technology - The rolling stock manufacturer has worked on the next-generation tram technology as part of a project backed by the South Korean Government.
  
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• HS2 Cheshire phase 'feasible' but with 'significant issues'

  02-08-2023 02:00 via northwichguardian.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - THE future of HS2 has been called into question by the governments official infrastructure watchdog.
  
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• How to see if there are queues at Birmingham Airport before you fly

  02-08-2023 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - There's a way you can check how long the queues are at Birmingham Airport before you even set off
  
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• Heathrow Airport sees 37 million passengers in first half of 2023

  02-08-2023 02:00 via aviationsourcenews.com
  
  Aviation Industry- London Heathrow Airport has seen a robust beginning to 2023, with an impressive influx of 37 million passengers in the first half of the year. This surge in passenger numbers was accompanied by some of the busiest days ever recorded.
  
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• Four major contractors selected for £360M Yorkshire highways and transportation framework

  02-08-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Contractors Balfour Beatty, Bam Nuttall, Farrans and John Sisk have been chosen for a £360M major works contractor framework covering highways and transportation projects in Yorkshire.
  
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• E-scooters are back in Birmingham - how much they cost to use and where to find them

  02-08-2023 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) had been under pressure to confirm safety measures ahead of the new Beryl e-scooters which will replace the Voi brand
  
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• Disabled people and local politicians join forces to oppose closure of Southwarks train station ticket offices

  02-08-2023 02:00 via southwarknews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Disability campaigners and local politicians have urged rail companies to reconsider plans to close ticket offices at ten of Southwarks national rail stations.
  
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• DfT mulls stripping HS2s Euston terminus to seven platforms

  02-08-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - HS2s new terminus at Euston could be stripped back to a seven-platform station yet still face a £1bn over-spend.
  
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• Cycle lane to take place of bus lane near Knavesmire in York

  02-08-2023 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - Motorists and buses will soon share more of the Tadcaster Road in York as newer parts of a £1.4 million travel improvement scheme begin to take shape.
  
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• Council Lodges Objection Against Train Station Ticket Office Closures

  02-08-2023 02:00 via readingchronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Reading Borough Council have hit back at the governments proposal to close ticket offices at railway stations across Berkshire.
  
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• Children's South Yorkshire bus fare increases 'to save services'

  02-08-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bus fares for children and young people in South Yorkshire are to increase.
  Children's tickets will rise from 80p to £1 and a cheaper fares scheme for 18 to 21-year-olds will be scrapped
  
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• Bus operator serving Oxfordshire schools announces closure

  02-08-2023 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - Oxfordshire County Council has said it is"working hard" to find alternate transport for any school routes affected after bus operator Heyfordian Travel announced it it is closing after 76 years.
  
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• Brighton buses could be powered by sewer fat biofuel

  02-08-2023 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A water company hopes to use the fat which usually clogs its sewer network to power buses in the city.
  
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• Ayrshire MSP blasts Avanti West Coast for ticket office plan

  02-08-2023 02:00 via ardrossanherald.com
  
  Other Regional Press - A West of Scotland MSP has warned Ayrshire rail travellers will be hit by a move from Avanti West Coast to close its ticket office at Glasgow Central Station.
  
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Rail station ticket office closures 'would discriminate against the elderly

  02-08-2023 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - The National Pensioners' Convention fears the bid to shut hundreds of station counters will thwart OAPs' attempts to travel by train
  
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• Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines post-lockdown recovery

  02-08-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Delays and reduced schedules highlight structural problems that will not be easy to fix
  
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• £9M Historical Railways Estate upkeep scheme delivered by contractors including Balfour Beatty and AmcoGiffen

  02-08-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - A consortium of contractors responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE) has risen to the challenge, according to National Highways.
  
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