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• Train drivers in England to strike during Tory conference

  15-09-2023 11:53
  
  Aslef members will take action on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 OctoberTrain drivers have announced two more days of strikes and an overtime ban across England, timed to bring services to a halt at the start and end of the Conservative party conference.Members of Aslef will strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October, when the Tories’ conference is taking place in Manchester. Continue reading...
  
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• Wales is bringing in a 20mph speed limit. Why – and what will happen?

  15-09-2023 11:21
  
  While many oppose the new restrictions, the Welsh government says it is the ‘sensible and progressive thing to do’UK politics live – latest updatesThe introduction of a 20mph speed limit on most residential roads across Wales from Sunday is proving one of the most controversial the Labour-run Welsh government has ever put in place.Welsh ministers argue it will save lives and lead to fewer injuries, save money for the NHS and make communities more pleasant places to live and wor
  
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• Zero-emission minicoach support highly relevant to ScotZEB2

  15-09-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Zero-emission minicoach support is as relevant to coach-related work via the second round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus (ScotZEB2) challenge fund as the purchase of full-size models, an operator involved in the consortium-based approach has said.
  
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• Yeovil bus depot set to be demolished, says First Bus

  15-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - It says inflationary pressures and low passenger numbers are causing challenges which are affecting the sustainability of the business.
  
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• Welsh 20mph limit is 'absolutely insane' says senior Tory Penny Mordaunt

  15-09-2023 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The Commons Leader, whose own Portsmouth constituency has the same limit on 'almost all residential roads', labelled the Welsh Government policy 'crazy'
  
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• Watford link adds to expanding Heathrow coach connections

  15-09-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - A new direct coach link from Watford has become one of the newest of a growing list of services to Heathrow in the light of the recent expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
  
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• Two new tram stops set to open in Wolverhampton city centre

  15-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Following a £50m extension project, the two stops are opening on Sunday.
  
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• Shipping industry: risk of war has yet to be fully priced in

  15-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Chinese aggression against Taiwan would increase insurance cover for ships in the area as has happened in the Black Sea
  
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• Sadiq Khan supports plan for Heathrow park-and-ride outside expanded ULEZ

  15-09-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other Regional Press - The airport's employees driving non-compliant vehicles face a daily fee to get to work
  
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• Regulations laid in Scotland to enable bus franchising, partnership

  15-09-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - The Scottish Government has laid regulations to enable local transport authorities (LTAs) in Scotland to explore the bus partnership and franchising powers that are contained in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. Those powers will come into effect on 4 December.
  
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• Ports and truckers clash over post-Brexit border costs

  15-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Transport groups oppose high fees, but port operators need to recoup cost of new border facilities
  
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• Plans to axe rail ticket offices in England are a 'dead duck' and look set to be scaled back, insiders say

  15-09-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Opposition to the proposed closure of up to 974 offices by rail bosses has been growing, including among senior Tory MPs such as Dame Priti Patel.
  
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• Orkney to trail two electric vessels as £15 funding is awarded

  15-09-2023 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Orkney is set to benefit from a £15m funding award which will see two electric vessels running routes in the county over a three-year trial period.A twelve-meter vessel will be operating year-round services in the inner North isles and another 24-metre vessel, for passengers and light cargo will operate around Eday, Stronsay, Sanday and Westray.These vessels will work with the intention of demonstrating and testing how this type of technolog
  
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• Northern leaders slam plans to close rail ticket offices

  15-09-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - NORTHERN politicians have slammed plans to close most of the rail station ticket offices in the Country.
  
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• Northern encourages people to report unwanted sexual behaviour

  15-09-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - TRAIN operator Northern has joined forces with students from Bradford City Community Foundation to raise awareness of unwanted sexual behaviour in society.
  
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• MPs, councillors and campaigners deliver East West Rail stage three rejection letter

  15-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - A group of representatives in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc including MPs, councillors and campaign groups has delivered a declaration of opposition to East West Rails (EWRs) route between Bedford and Cambridge to the rail minister.
  
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• Mothers exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, study finds

  15-09-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Scientists say that there is an urgent need to decrease air pollution and make urban areas greener to better protect infants from potential harm.
  
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• Meeting needs of self-driving vehicles should be part of future infrastructure strategy

  15-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The government must ensure that future infrastructure strategy provides for self-driving vehicles if it is serious about their implementation in the coming years, the Transport Select Committee has said.
  
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• Mass opposition to any future plans for a Coventry clean air zone

  15-09-2023 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press - Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council says ULEZ is a 'tax on homeowners, businesses, shoppers and jobs'
  
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• Manchester Airports Group raises £360m after securing backing from investment giants

  15-09-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The group is currently delivering a major £1.3bn transformation programme at Manchester Airport
  
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• Live updates as Gatwick Airport flights delayed and diverted amid chaotic scenes

  15-09-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - Dozens of flights are having to be diverted due to staff shortages in air traffic control
  
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• Lidar technology supports £3.8M repair works to worlds oldest railway viaduct

  15-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Network Rail is undertaking a £3.8M refurbishment of the 193-year-old Sankey Viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, ahead of its 200th anniversary.
  
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• HS2 route north of Birmingham in doubt as Sunak and Hunt explore more cost-cuts

  15-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Downing Street, Treasury and transport department refuse to commit to building high-speed line to Manchester
  
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• HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch

  15-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays.
  
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• Government considering cancelling HS2 north of Birmingham to save money

  15-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  Other News Sources - Prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt are in discussions over whether to cancel Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2) to save money and provide economic headroom.
  
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• Go North East seeks Acas help to stop bus driver strike

  15-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A bus company will call in conciliation service Acas in a bid to prevent 1,300 drivers from taking industrial action.
  
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• Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages

  15-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage.
  
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• Farnborough Airport wants to more than double number of weekend flights

  15-09-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - "Were going to have a continuous drone of aircraft noise"
  
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• Drivers advocate for more women in coach and bus industry

  15-09-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Coach drivers in Cambridgeshire have been sounding the call for more women bus drivers as part of Bus Users UKs Catch the Bus Month.
  
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• Dozens of Gatwick flights cancelled or diverted due to 'a short notice staff absence'

  15-09-2023 02:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - More than 40 flights have been cancelled or diverted because of a lack of staff in air traffic control at Gatwick Airport.
  
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• Doncaster Airport could be profitable if reopened, report suggests

  15-09-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - As many as 15 parties are said to be interested in operating the airport which closed last year
  
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• Delta Airlines makes unpopular change for anyone who flies in economy

  15-09-2023 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - Delta Airlines is set to make changes to their popular lounges which have seen overcrowding at popular destinations such as JKF Airport and Atlanta International Airport
  
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• Cancelling HS2 would be 'disaster' for North and Midlands, High Speed Rail Group says

  15-09-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - 'The government needs to kill the speculation and make its intentions clear'
  
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• Cambridge congestion: Stagecoach calls for communication

  15-09-2023 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Stagecoach East is calling for better communication as Cambridge closures are due to cause disruption in the city.
  
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• Caetano and Temsa team up for hydrogen coach

  15-09-2023 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - The landmark collaboration was sealed this week at CaetanoBus Headquarters in Portugal.
  CaetanoBus, having already developed hydrogen buses, and Temsa have united to create a solution tailored for long-distance travel and tourism needs.
  
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• Bus operators air fears over new 20mph speed limit in Wales

  15-09-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - The measure set to be introduced this Sunday 17 September is already partly blamed for timetable changes, with operators worried that more could be needed
  
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• £65M concrete reconstruction scheme on A11 in Norfolk completed

  15-09-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Morgan Sindall, working on behalf of National Highways, has completed the ambitious £65M concrete reconstruction scheme on an 8km stretch of the A11 in Norfolk.
  
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