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• UK airlines face higher air traffic control charges despite recent chaos

  26-10-2023 12:08
  
  Decision by regulator described as ‘a kick in the teeth’ for passengers with flight costs likely to soarBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s air traffic controller has been given the green light to increase charges by more than a quarter, weeks after a system failure caused travel chaos and resulted in more than 2,000 flights being cancelled.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said its pricing decision would give National Air Traffic Services (Nats) the ability to raise
  
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• Transport Minister Richard Holden launches the second-year logistics campaign at DIRFTs Hub

  26-10-2023 02:00 via daventryexpress.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The Minister talks about the campaign that received £645,000 in government funding and defends the logistics industry's growth
  
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• Transport for Wales announce changes to Barmouth replacement bus service

  26-10-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - The route of a Transport for Wales rail replacement bus service that is currently running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli while Network Rail carries out work on Barmouth Bridge is set to change early next month because a road in Barmouth is set to be closed for sewer works.
  
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• Three in four rural authorities roll out new demand-responsive transport, but warn that they are not a substitute for traditional bus services

  26-10-2023 02:00 via countycouncilsnetwork.org.uk
  
  Local Government - A survey of Englands largest rural councils has revealed that three in four are rolling out demand-responsive transport (DRT)a type of bus service that users can bookto fill the gap left by dwindling mainstream bus services.
  
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• Squeeze on cars in seaside town revamp sounds warning for rest of North Wales

  26-10-2023 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Revised proposals for Colwyn Bay place a greater emphasis on walking and cycling
  
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• Siobhan Baillie at Cam and Dursley railway station

  26-10-2023 02:00 via gazetteseries.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - STROUD MP Siobhan Baillie met with a member of a transportation group following recent calls which were put forward to improve passenger facilities at Cam and Dursley railway station.
  
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• Scottish road deaths total is highest for seven years

  26-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The number of people killed on Scotlands roads has reached its highest level for seven years.
  
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• RAILPOOL expands fleet in Germany as it orders 45 Modula locomotives

  26-10-2023 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - RAILPOOL, the rail vehicle rental company and Vossloh Rolling Stock have signed several contracts for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives in two versions, with the option to purchase a further 142 locomotives.
  
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• Public transport investment makes bus journeys easier

  26-10-2023 02:00 via northlincs.gov.uk
  
  Local Government - New digital bus timetable screens have been installed across Scunthorpe to make it simpler for passengers to check route information.
  
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• Public transport for under-25s 'should be free' in Wales

  26-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Public transport should be free for under-25s, the body made up of 60 young people from across Wales has said.
  
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• Prime Minister confirms commitment to Pant bypass and A5

  26-10-2023 02:00 via bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - PRIME Minster Rishi Sunak has told the House of Commons that a long-awaited bypass on the Powys-Shropshire border will be in its next round of investments in the UK's roads.
  
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• Port of Tyne turns to gamers in bid to support its long term business ambitions

  26-10-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - A hackathon event will see teams develop basic, 2D games that help engage staff with the Ports strategy
  
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• No one came to help: Anger as lack of staff on London transport is putting women at risk

  26-10-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Calls for more to be done to improve safety comes after woman targeted at north London tube station, Holly Evans writes
  
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• New name for Darlington's revamped railway museum revealed

  26-10-2023 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - THE new name for Darlingtons historic railway visitor attraction is being revealed today.
  
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• Network Rail railway crossing warning as CCTV video released

  26-10-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Network Rail have released the shocking CCTV footage as a warning to parents about the dangers of letting their children play on railway crossings
  
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• Network Rail not consulted before plan to move £36bn to HS2 replacements

  26-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Sunak cancelled northern leg of UK high-speed link in favour of list of projects that have since been questioned
  
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• Network Rail confirms appointment of Lucy McAuliffe to run the railway in Sussex

  26-10-2023 02:00 via railuk.com
  
  Rail UK - Network Rails Southern region has appointed Lucy McAuliffe as its permanent Sussex route director to lead the operation of one of the busiest rail networks in the country.
  
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• MP hits out at idiotic school transport plan

  26-10-2023 02:00 via theforestreview.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - MCC respond to MP's comments, after David Davies expressed fears that a lack of buses will drive students into their cars to make the journey to school.
  
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• Miles better: Improving public transport in the Glasgow City Region

  26-10-2023 02:00 via centreforcities.org
  
  Other News Sources - Researcher Matthew Coombes and Guilherme Rodrigues set out why bus franchising offers Glasgow an opportunity to help Scotland reach its economic potential.
  
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• Leamside line: cross-party MPs united in campaign for reopening

  26-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - MPs have met the Rail Minister Huw Merriman to make their case that a disused train route should be restored.
  
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• I have no regrets in planning HS2 - Andrew Adonis

  26-10-2023 02:00 via prospectmagazine.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - As transport secretary during the last Labour government, I only wish we had more time in office to see the project through
  
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• HS2 money to boost York bus service improvements

  26-10-2023 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - Redirected cash is making its way to York and the counties neighbouring it to improve bus services.
  
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• Heathrows third runway expansion in the hands of private sector, minister says

  26-10-2023 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - The project has been delayed by legal challenges and the pandemic.
  
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• Hayes: Network Rail site used for 'industrial scale' fly-tipping

  26-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Witnesses say about 50 van loads of rubbish have been dumped on the Elizabeth line building site.
  
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• Greater Anglia extends excellent performance record, annual punctuality at 94.4 with four routes at 97.8 or above

  26-10-2023 02:00 via greateranglia.co.uk
  Train Operators - Figures released by Greater Anglia (GA) today show that it is continuing to deliver very high levels of punctuality, on an ongoing basis, for customers across East Anglia.
  
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• Government announce £1.2 Million of HS2 funding for Warrington

  26-10-2023 02:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - WARRINGTON will be the recipient of £1.2 million in funds from the scrapped northern leg of HS2 to put towards bus services, with MPs clashing over what this means for the town.
  
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• Future of Bridges How Network Rail managed to repair key railway bridge in just 66 days

  26-10-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Network Rails 66 day reinstatement of the Nuneham Viaduct in Oxfordshire relied on a tightly planned, just-in-time operation.
  
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• Eco-friendly train launched in Chesterfield

  26-10-2023 02:00 via chesterfield.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Positive Traction has launched the UKs first re-engineered battery-powered shunting locomotive.The eco-friendly train is free from carbon and particulate emissions.
  
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• City of Wolverhampton Council tests vegetable oil fuel for vehicles

  26-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The council seeks to reduce its carbon emissions and has begun a trial with the alternative fuel.
  
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• Chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester to retire

  26-10-2023 02:00 via wigantoday.net
  Other News Sources - The chief executive of two key organisations in Greater Manchester has announced his plans to retire after 42 years in public service.
  
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• Campaign for North East Rail throws weight behind Cove and Newtonhill station plans

  26-10-2023 02:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - Rail activists say reopening the city stations 'has to happen' in a major boost for the Aberdeen economy.
  
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• Biofuels industry criticises inconsistent transport decarbonisation policy

  26-10-2023 02:00 via euractiv.com
  
  News from Europe - New EU rules to green the maritime and aviation sectors prohibit the use of crop-based biofuels on sustainability grounds, though the same fuels play a major role in decarbonising the blocs vehicle fleet.
  
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