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• Orkney islands to trial electric ferries to cut carbon emissions

  11-09-2023 17:43
  
  Battery-powered hydrofoils to start in March 2024, aimed at replacing ageing and highly polluting inter-island ferriesThe Orkney islands are to test two electric ferries for commuting between its outlying islands as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions from shipping.The battery-powered hydrofoil ferries, whose hulls are raised above the water, are part of a three-year, £15.5m demonstration project funded by the UK government, due to start in March 2024. Continue reading...
  
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• Orkney islands to trial electric ferries to cut carbon emissions

  11-09-2023 14:22
  
  Battery-powered hydrofoils will replace ageing and highly polluting inter-island ferries from March 2024The Orkney islands are to test out two electric ferries for commuting between its outlying islands as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions from shipping.The battery-powered hydrofoil ferries, whose hulls are raised above the water, are part of a three-year-long £15.5m demonstration project funded by the UK government due to start in March 2024. Continue reading...
  
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• Why all efforts should be made to save Doncaster Sheffield Airport - Jayne Dowle

  11-09-2023 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Doncasters mayor Ros Jones is throwing everything, including the kitchen sink at the latest bid to save Doncaster Sheffield Airport, so all power to her elbow.
  
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• When the flight data software says no

  11-09-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Martyn Thomas and David Griffiths on the air traffic control failure in August that led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations
  
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• UK carrier EE boosts 5G coverage on London Underground

  11-09-2023 02:00 via rcrwireless.com
  
  Other News Sources - EE also noted it will soon be delivering 4G and 5G at other London Underground stations
  
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• TransPennine Express will mothball fleet of new trains and cut services from December

  11-09-2023 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - The company - nationalised in May because of poor performance - said simplifying its operations would 'deliver improved punctuality and reliability'
  
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• TransPennine Express appoints new Operations Development Manager

  11-09-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - TransPennine Express (TPE) has appointed Anita Wright to the role of Operations Development Manager.
  
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• Summer catch-up with awesome HS2 site visit (part 1), air traffic

  11-09-2023 02:00 via markwalkerg.podbean.com
  Christian Wolmar - Calling All Stations Podcast - We're back!Christian Wolmar and Mark Walker launch Season 2 bringing you up to date with three of the summer's biggest transport stories -air traffic control in crisis 1:49,Greater London's ULEZ extension 5:19 andEngland's main line rail booking office review 8:58 - including the take on the latter of ASLEF union leader Mick Whelan 13:51.We then take listeners on the first part of our audio visit to the HS2 high speed rail line construction sites
  
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• Repairs for tower at Stowmarket railway station in Suffolk

  11-09-2023 02:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - Plans are being made to renovate a Grade II listed tower at a Suffolk railway stationto repair a leaking roof.
  
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• Rail services reduced between Hereford and Shrewsbury for track work

  11-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Passengers are being warned of the nine-day closure of a busy railway line.
  Reduced rail services are set to run between Hereford and Shrewsbury due to the works.
  
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• Rail Minister officially opens Thanet Parkway railway station (and it now has toilets)

  11-09-2023 02:00 via theisleofthanetnews.com
  
  Other Regional Press - Rail Minister Huw Merriman formally opened Thanet Parkway station on Friday (September 8), Kents first new railway station in eight years and Thanets first in almost 100 years.
  
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• Planning permission granted for new Preston railway station

  11-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Lancashire County Council has granted planning permission for a new railway station 4km from Preston city centre.
  
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• Network Rail kicks of £33M land reinforcement work in County Durham

  11-09-2023 02:00 via geplus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Network Rail has started a £33M land reinforcement project that involves major piling work to stabilise a landslide at Browney Curve in County Durham.
  
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• Merseyrail signs up to new BTP safety app

  11-09-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Passengers travelling on Merseyrail services can look forward to an additional security feature. The train operatorwhich is centred on Liverpool and serves 69 stations, from Southport in the north to Chester in the southhas signed up to Railway Guardian, a new app introduced by British Transport Police (BTP).
  
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• Lufthansa Cargo Becomes The 1st Airline To Carry A Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Engine On A Boeing 777

  11-09-2023 02:00 via simpleflying.com
  Aviation Industry- Last week, Lufthansa Cargo announced that it transported a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine as a commercial load in the main deck of a Boeing 777F for the first time. Previously, only specialized freighters such as the Airbus Beluga, Boeing C-17, or Antonov An-124 have flown the engine commercially.
  
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• Huge funding boostfor zero emission buses

  11-09-2023 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Local Government - Even more people will be able to make greener and cleaner journeys thanks to another huge funding boost for zero emission buses (ZEBs).
  
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• Glasgow congestion charge risks harming city businesses, SNP told. subscription

  11-09-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Motoring organisations have warned that Glasgow city council risks damaging businesses and penalising commuters if it introduces congestion charging for drivers from outlying areas.
  
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• Formal confirmation from the bus operator has been received

  11-09-2023 02:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TOWNLYNX Bus Services has officially reversed its decision to stop all transport operations following an announcement on Friday, 8.
  
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• Could Dangerous Concrete Cause Issues At Heathrow & Gatwick Airport?

  11-09-2023 02:00 via simpleflying.com
  Aviation Industry-London Heathrow and London Gatwick have discovered potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in their terminals, but both airports assure that the affected areas are currently safe.
  
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• Controversial Edinburgh bus gate rakes in £100,000 of fines over just two months

  11-09-2023 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record - Figures released by Edinburgh Council revealed in the first full month it was active, 2298 fines were dished out - equalling a sum of £50,730.
  
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• Cllr Paul Donovan on changes needed in transport system

  11-09-2023 02:00 via guardian-series.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - There need to be some radical measures taken to change the transport system of the UK.
  
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• British Airways Will Trial Letting Its Most Premium Passengers On The Plane First

  11-09-2023 02:00 via simpleflying.com
  Aviation Industry-British Airways is testing a new boarding process, introducing Group 0 for its highest-status frequent flyer members on select long-haul routes.
  
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• AMBITIOUS plans have been unveiled for a 30-year rail revolution across the West Midlands, following the Covid pandemic.

  11-09-2023 02:00 via coventryobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - AMBITIOUS plans have been unveiled for a 30-year rail revolution across the West Midlands, following the Covid pandemic.
  
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• A failure to read the room - union calls for government to scrap plans to close railway ticket offices

  11-09-2023 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The union for railway ticket office staff has called on the government to immediately scrap plans to close almost every ticket office on Englands railways.
  
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