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• Flights cancelled at Gatwick after short-notice staff absences

  14-09-2023 21:48
  
  Temporary Air traffic control restrictions in place causing delays and diversionsFlights have been cancelled, delayed and rerouted at Gatwick due to short-notice staff absences in the air traffic control team, the airport has said.The hub in West Sussex has apologised to those affected by the temporary air traffic control restrictions enforced on Thursday evening. Continue reading...
  
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• HS2 at risk of further cuts to route north of Birmingham amid budget squeeze

  14-09-2023 20:26
  
  Fresh uncertainty for high-speed line as leak suggests Sunak and Hunt have discussed cost implications of Manchester phaseThe HS2 high-speed rail line is at risk of further cuts to its route north of Birmingham as the government considers whether it can afford high-cost projects in advance of the autumn budget.The project has been mired in fresh uncertainty after the prime minister’s spokesperson refused to guarantee on Thursday it would run to Manchester, after publication of a photograph
  
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• No 10 refuses to confirm HS2 will run to Manchester

  14-09-2023 17:57
  
  Fresh uncertainty for high-speed line as leaked document suggests Sunak and Hunt have met to discuss cuts to projectThe HS2 high-speed rail line has been mired in fresh uncertainty as the prime minister’s spokesman refused to guarantee it would run to Manchester, after a photographed document suggested the government was looking for further cuts amid spiralling costs.The visible details appeared to show Rishi Sunak and the chancellor Jeremy Hunt were meeting to discuss potential savings, w
  
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• Worcestershire Parkway plan gets backing from Malvern MP

  14-09-2023 02:00 via worcesternews.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A Worcestershire MPhas backed plans for more train services to run from Worcestershire Parkway train station.
  
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• What is HS2, where will it go and when will it be completed?

  14-09-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - The government is rethinking plans for part of Britains biggest rail infrastructure project, much delayed and well over budget
  
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• Union calls for train refurbishment contracts to be brought forward to safeguard jobs

  14-09-2023 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: The Unite trade union has called on the government to bring forward rolling stock refurbishment contracts to secure jobs.
  
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• Train operator ScotRail scraps peak tickets in six-month trial

  14-09-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Peak fares are to be abolished for the winter by ScotRail, with the operator hoping to encourage people to ditch the car and travel by train.
  
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• Tory revolt over station ticket office closures. subscription

  14-09-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Airportwatch - Minister jeered from his own benches amid fear for vulnerable
  
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• TfL chiefs told to sort out buses that are saunas on wheels'

  14-09-2023 02:00 via camdennewjournal.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TRANSPORT chiefs copped a Routemaster roasting this week as Londons buses were branded saunas on wheels.
  
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• Scotrail trial sees peak train fares scrapped

  14-09-2023 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record - The Scottish Government announced that all peak rail fares will be scrapped for a six-month trial, beginning in October.
  
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• Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt in talks to scrap phase two of HS2 as costs spiral

  14-09-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Exclusive: PM and chancellor discuss halting unachieveable leg of rail line from Birmingham to Manchester
  
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• RIA calls for UK Government to make immediate decisions on rolling stock

  14-09-2023 02:00 via globalrailwayreview.com
  
  Other News Sources - With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
  
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• RIA calls for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building and upgrading of rolling stock

  14-09-2023 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Following news today that the government is working urgently with train manufacturer Alstom to secure the jobs of its staff and suppliers in its Derby factory, due to recent stop-start decisions on rolling stock orders, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) and all train manufacturing and refurbishment members with ambitions in the UK are justifiably concerned about what the future holds.
  
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• Raac style roads crisis warning as resurfacing levels plummet

  14-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - England's roads could face a similar crisis to its schools unless investment is stepped up quickly, an expert has warned.
  
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• Qantas illegally fired 1,700 workers during pandemic - top court

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The Australian airline has been embroiled in several scandals since the pandemic began.
  
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• Peak ScotRail fares to be scrapped in pilot scheme

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - ScotRail fares will become
  
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• Oxford Tube to run coaches from Carterton and Witney

  14-09-2023 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - The Oxford Tube will introduce direct journeys from West Oxfordshire to London by next month.
  
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• Northumberland club granted licence to stay open until 1am despite reports of patrons 'urinating' in carpark

  14-09-2023 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Council officers said there had been no concerns raised by police or public protection
  
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• New bridge lifted into place as part of South Wales Metro transformation

  14-09-2023 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Other News Sources - Transport for Wales has released images of the moment a brand new bridge was lifted into place as part of the South Wales Metro transformation.
  
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• Mark Drakeford taunts North Wales Tory MS over apparent 20mph u-turn

  14-09-2023 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The First Minister quoted Janet Finch-Saunders 'common-sense' support for a lower limit in 2020
  
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• Maersk forms green methanol start-up in decarbonisation push

  14-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Container shipping group prepares to welcome its first vessel powered by the alternative fuel
  
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• Longest HS2 green tunnel aims to avoid faults of the first

  14-09-2023 02:00 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Construction Enquirer - HS2 chiefs said lessons learned during the troubled construction of the projects first green tunnel will be applied as work starts on a longer similar structure.
  
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• 'Llandeilo has to have a bypass - there is no other answer,' says councillor as fresh call is made for relief road

  14-09-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - A bypass has been talked about for decades, but never happened
  
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• Liverpool bus lanes scrapped in 2014 set to return

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bus lanes scrapped in Liverpool almost a decade ago are set to return.
  Former mayor Joe Anderson got rid of almost all the city's priority bus lanes in 2014 after a year-long trial.
  
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• Lincolnshire rural on-demand bus service to cap fares at £2

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An on-demand bus service serving rural communities in Lincolnshire has announced it is capping fares at £2 for single journeys.
  
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• Lichfield MP complains over HS2 road and footpath closures

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Road and footpath closures for HS2 works have created ongoing problems for residents in Lichfield, the prime minister was told.
  
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• Levelling up agenda has stalled under Sunak, says think-tank

  14-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - IfG warns flagship policy to bridge regional divides is not a priority for the government
  
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• Leicestershire: Calls to pause discussions on Hinckley rail park

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A council leader has called for a pause in discussions to decide whether a huge rail freight park will be built.
  
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• Lack of disabled access at stations in the North 'worrying'

  14-09-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - THE fact that over half of the rail stations in the north are not fully accessible for wheelchair users has been described as very, very worrying.
  
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• Fully electric cargo route now available between England and Scotland

  14-09-2023 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - A fully electric rail cargo route between Birmingham and Glasgow has been launched. The partnership between Carousel Logistics and Varamis Rail, the UK's first electric-only express rail freight operator, will see former passenger trains converted to carry cargo at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.
  
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• Flying Scotsman to pass through Darlington in secret tomorrow

  14-09-2023 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - The world's most famous steam train is set to pass through the North East this week - but it will move in secret, to protect the safety of the public.
  
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• EKFB begins assembly of HS2s longest green tunnel

  14-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Works to assemble High Speed 2s (HS2s) 2.7km Greatworth green tunnel, the longest of its type for the projects Phase 1, have commenced in West Northamptonshire.
  
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• Court date set for challenge to A57 Link Roads scheme

  14-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - A judge will next month decide the future of Balfour Beatty's controversial £108M Trans-Pennine road project.
  
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• Campaigners rally against East West Rail route in fresh bid to get Government to cancel scheme

  14-09-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The letter was signed by councillors and organisations across the county
  
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• Buses will be a 'priority' in York, declares city transport boss

  14-09-2023 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - Buses will be a 'priority' in York, declares city transport boss
  
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• Bus Service Improvement Plan

  14-09-2023 02:00 via transportnottingham.com
  Other News Sources - Councils and bus operators in Greater Nottingham have joined forces to bid for Government funding to improve services for passengers.
  
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• Brighton to London commute could top £6,000, new study shows

  14-09-2023 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Commuters could see the price of their annual season ticket reach more than £6,000, if price rises are consistent with last years.
  
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• Bishop Auckland passengers confused over 'missing' bus stops

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A council has apologised after temporary stops were not in place following the closure of Bishop Auckland bus station for redevelopment.
  
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• Are rail passengers being overcharged by apps? Can you claim back money ?

  14-09-2023 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Rail passengers are being overcharged by up to £100 for long-distance train journeys from London by ticketing apps, an MP claimed in Parliament on Wednesday.
  
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• American Airlines: bumpy economic landing set to jostle carrier shareholders

  14-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - The stock price has fallen by more than 40 despite rising flyer volume
  
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• Amazons new electric cargo bike fleet expands into Glasgow for the first time

  14-09-2023 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Scotlands largest city is getting a sustainable delivery boost as Amazon expands its electric cargo bike fleet, following the launch of fleets in London and Manchester last year.Glasgow customers will receive packages from Amazons electric cargo bikes as they extend into Scotland for the first time.Located in Baillieston in the East of the city is the new Glasgow delivery hub and is part of Amazons £300 million investment in the electrificat
  
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• A further 40 miles of London's roads to have 20mph limit

  14-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The speed limit is to be introduced in parts of London including Bromley, Lambeth and Southwark.
  
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• £4 million investment sees twenty new buses for Nottinghamshire routes

  14-09-2023 02:00 via westbridgfordwire.com
  
  Other Regional Press - Brand new buses have started appearing on trentbartons the threes service connecting Nottingham, Hucknall, Kirkby, Sutton and Mansfield.
  
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