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• Avanti West Coast to cut number of services in December

  20-10-2023 18:18
  
  Andy Burnham says news is a ‘kick in the teeth’ when rail operator has just won nine-year contractAvanti West Coast is to cut the number of services it operates in December because of staff shortages, reducing weekend train frequency on one of Britain’s main intercity lines before Christmas.The Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, described the news as a “kick in the teeth”, with the operator confirming the decision only weeks after it was awarded a nine-year contract by
  
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• Head of Operations – Nottingham City Transport

  20-10-2023 16:41 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  Head of Operations
   We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Senior Management Team as our Head of Operations.About Us:
  Nottingham City Transport is the biggest transport operator in Nottingham, with approximately 1,100 employees we provide a comprehensive network of bus services across the city, 7 days a week.
  We are one the most successful Bus Companies in the UK and the only operator to have won UK Bus Operator of the Year five times. Our mission is to provide thos
  
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• Wales' 20mph speed limit: Bus route cuts considered

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Arriva Buses Wales says lowering the default speed limit has led to an
  
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• US infrastructure firm to buy bus and train giant Arriva

  20-10-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - German owner Deutsche Bahn secured the sale, understood to be worth around 1.6 billion euros (£1.4 billion), after lengthy talks.
  
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• Transport / SNP members back call for action on island transport connectivity

  20-10-2023 02:00 via shetnews.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - MEMBERS of the SNP have backed the idea of creating a new Scottish Parliament committee focused on rural and island transport.
  
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• Transport for Wales: More cash for rail firm after lost ticket sales

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Taxpayer funding for rail operator Transport for Wales (TfW) is increasing by around half because it has sold fewer tickets than hoped.
  
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• Transport for Wales celebrates its team of cleaners!

  20-10-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Inspired by National Thank Your Cleaner Day, the rail operator is raising awareness of its hard-working team members who keep trains clean!
  
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• Transport for London: Fare dodgers cost network £130m a year

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Last year there were about 18,000 offences reported by TfL revenue teams for possible prosecution.
  
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• TransPennine Express to cut trains from York to boost reliability

  20-10-2023 02:00 via yorkmix.com
  Other News Sources - Train operator TransPennine Express is to reduce the number of trains it runs as part of an attempt to boost its woeful reliability.
  
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• TransPennine Express announces service cuts to boost punctuality

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The train firm's boss says the temporary reduction will help
  
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• SUV sales in Ireland rise as richer drivers demand roomier cars

  20-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Two out of three new passenger vehicles now fall into the categoryamong the highest proportion in the EU
  
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• Sale of HS2 land to lose £100m of taxpayers money subscription

  20-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - A fire sale of land bought for HS2 north of Birmingham is set to cost the taxpayer more than £100 million, analysis has revealed.
  
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• RMT votes to continue rail strikes for another six months

  20-10-2023 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - The RMT Union has voted to extend strike action for another six months.
  
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• RMT union votes for six more months of rail strikes

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Train passengers are facing another six months of potential strikes, after members of the RMT union voted for further industrial action.
  
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• RHA makes wish list for Autumn Statement

  20-10-2023 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - RHA has written to the government with a number of suggestions of how it can support the coach and wider transport industry in the upcoming Autumn Statement.
  
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• Rail Delivery Group responds to further six month strike extension by RMT members

  20-10-2023 02:00 via media.raildeliverygroup.com
  
  Other News Sources - A spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group, said: We want to resolve this dispute and are acutely aware of the damaging impact it's having on our passengers, our people and the many businesses up and down the country who rely on rail.
  
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• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's comments about West Yorkshire mass transit system 'annoying' said Tracy Brabin

  20-10-2023 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said the Prime Ministers wordinglinking the transport system solely to Leedswas frustrating after years of the scheme being promoted as something that would benefit all towns and cities in West Yorkshire.
  
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• Pothole-plagued roads are driving motorists crazy. subscription

  20-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Drivers anger at the condition of local roads has reached an eight-year high, research has found.
  
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• Peru's megaport aims to reshape region's maritime traffic

  20-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - Project offers a new model for infrastructure but raises concerns over Chinese influence
  
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• Partnership delivering Stagecoach InterConnect 505 improvements

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Stagecoach East Midlands has relaunched its InterConnect 505 route between Spalding and Kings Lynn. The work includes an upgrade to the Scania Alexander Dennis Enviro400 buses used, while two local authorities (LAs) will improve roadside infrastructure and provision of information in what the operator calls a cross boundary partnership.
  
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• New planning policies for major road and rail schemes need clarifying against Net Zero laws, says Transport Committee

  20-10-2023 02:00 via committees.parliament.uk
  Transport Committee - The Transport Committee has published its analysis of the Governments proposals to revamp planning policies for nationally significant road and rail infrastructure projects.
  
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• New National Express service to link Cambs to Luton and Heathrow Airports

  20-10-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The bus line will go from Cambridge and Peterborough to Luton and Heathrow
  
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• Morebus routes gain top Great Scenic Journeys accreditation

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Great Scenic Journeys has awarded Morebuss Breezer and New Forest Tour services its highest Premium Journey rating.
  
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• Morebus 28-strong Alexander Dennis Enviro400 fleet enters service

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Morebus has put 28 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deckers into service on its trunk M1 and M2 routes between Bournemouth and Poole.
  
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• Mellor to take Sigma electric as far as 13.5m as nine-metre debuts

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Mellor will expand its Sigma battery-electric bus range as far as a 13.5m model, the manufacturer has revealed. Presently the Sigma line-up is available at lengths between 7-12m, and while the longer Sigma 13 is being driven by requirements in Scandinavia, it will be offered in the UK if demand dictates.
  
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• Marvin Rees warns Bristol overground transport system 'undeliverable' because of major road closures

  20-10-2023 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Mayor urges ambition for mass transit system and has a challenge for his successors in his final State of the City address
  
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• Mark Drakeford will not use 'tools of past' to improve major North Wales road

  20-10-2023 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The Welsh Government will now only build new roads under specific circumstances
  
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• Mark Bostock obituary. subscription

  20-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Economist who made the case for routing HS1 via Stratford and played a key role in the successful bid for the 2012 London Olympics
  
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• London bus operator Arriva bought by US private equity firm

  20-10-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The London red bus operator Arriva has been snapped up by US infrastructure investor I Squared in a deal believed to be worth about 1.6bn (£1.4bn).
  
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• Liverpool John Lennon Airport makes first-ever pre-tax profit as passenger numbers more than double

  20-10-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The airport is expecting passenger numbers to grow to five million a year
  
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• Inditex collaborates with Maersk to cut down on maritime transport emissions

  20-10-2023 02:00 via fashionunited.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Spanish fashion conglomerate Inditex has announced a new partnership with freight company Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint.
  
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• I Squared buys red London bus operator Arriva

  20-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Miami-based infrastructure investor plans to invest over 2bn in transport operator with strong UK presence
  
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• HS2 just seems to have been an elaborate con trick

  20-10-2023 02:00 via camdennewjournal.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - COMMENT: The Network North policy paper had the feel of something hurriedly scrawled on the back of a fag packet
  
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• Funding secured for automated transport link feasibility study by Solihull Council

  20-10-2023 02:00 via intelligenttransport.com
  
  Intelligent Transport - The feasibility study will consider all aspects of the transport technology required in order to provide a safe and reliable automated public transport service in Solihull.
  
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• Formal start of partnership working between local transport and national railway leaders

  20-10-2023 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Hot on the heels of the launch of Greater Manchesters Bee Network, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have formally started work to deliver a more locally accountable and integrated rail network in Greater Manchester.
  
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• Can weight-loss drugs save the aviation industry (some money)?

  20-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - No, but its mildly interesting to ask
  
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• BSIP Plus improvements outlined for Oxfordshire

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - A county-wide all-operator day ticket is being considered by Oxfordshire County Council courtesy of its latest Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus (BSIP Plus) award, while it has also promised £1 Sunday bus fares in December.
  
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• Arriva sale to I Squared Capital set to be completed in 2024

  20-10-2023 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Agreement has been reached for the sale of Arriva Group to I Squared Capital by current owner Deutsche Bahn (DB). Completion is expected during 2024, subject to conditions and approvals, and a firm announcement follows heavy speculation on the proposed deal.
  
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• Arriva sale announced

  20-10-2023 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Arriva parent company, Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has signed an agreement with I Squared Capital for the sale of the whole of Arriva Group.
  
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