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• Ticket office U-turn ditches hated rail policy but where will savings come from now?

  31-10-2023 17:15
  
  Unpopular proposal for England came on back of crisis that has engulfed the industry in Britain since Covid hitRail ticket office closures in England scrapped in government U-turnSo, welcome back, ticket offices – not yet four months after their wholesale closure across England was announced by train operators. Back then rail executives breezily assured us that virtually no one bought an actual ticket from a person in an office: just for 13% of journeys, in an era of trains filled by happy
  
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• Rail ticket office closures in England scrapped in government U-turn

  31-10-2023 12:10
  
  Transport secretary asks train operators to withdraw proposals after huge public backlashRailway station ticket offices in England will not be closed, in a government U-turn.The transport secretary, Mark Harper, said the “government had “asked train operators to withdraw their proposals”. Continue reading...
  
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• Yousaf and Sturgeon asked for A9 dualling evidence

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The first minister and former FM have both had responsibility for the delayed roads project.
  
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• YORK: It could take 30 years for transport plans to be in use

  31-10-2023 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - It could take up to 30 years to see Yorks new transport plan in action.
  
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• Whats next for Alstoms Derby factory?

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Railway Technology - Uncertainty remains as to the jobs of 2,000 Derby workers at Alstoms Litchurch Lane Works.
  
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• Transport watchdog objects to proposed ticket office closures

  31-10-2023 01:00 via newsroom.londontravelwatch.org.uk
  
  Transport Focus - Transport watchdog London TravelWatch has today (Tuesday 31 October) published its objections to train company proposals to close ticket offices.
  
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• Transport for Wales is offering free travel for children

  31-10-2023 01:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TRANSPORT for Wales is making life easier this half term with their 'kids go free' scheme.
  
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• Transport for the North launch new strategy to bring seamless connected journeys across the North

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Transport for the North (TfN) has launched its Connected Mobility Strategy for the North, aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the region.
  
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• Transport for London admits platform changes needed for new rolling stock

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Railway Technology - Designs and specifications of the new rolling stock have been online since 2021.
  
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• Transport Focus response to changes in Avanti West Coast services

  31-10-2023 01:00 via transportfocus.org.uk
  
  Transport Focus - After previous poor performance, leading to missed meetings, appointments and leisure events, passengers will be dismayed that Avanti have once again chosen to make timetable changes and reduce the number of services during one of the busiest months of the year. This indicates that the rail industry still cannot provide a full, robust timetable.
  
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• Riddled with inconsistencies: Government urged to reform rail fares

  31-10-2023 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The government is under fresh pressure to reform the UK's
  
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• Potential return for Cleethorpes to London train route edging nearer

  31-10-2023 01:00 via thelincolnite.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Hopes for the end of a more than 30 year wait for the return of a direct Cleethorpes to London train are higher than ever before, with MPs suggesting that a government decision on the route could be just weeks away, and getting the service back running as early as next year.
  
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• Plans to close rail ticket offices in England scrapped

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped.
  
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• Plans revealed to transform train station near Glasgow

  31-10-2023 01:00 via glasgowtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Plans have been revealed to transform a major train station near Glasgow.
  
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• New £500k electric buses 'will improve city's air quality'

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - A citys first fleet of electric double decker buses will offer "significant environmental benefits", transport bosses have said.
  
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• New electric trains to be introduced on Barrhead line

  31-10-2023 01:00 via barrheadnews.com
  
  Other Regional Press - NEW electric trains are set to be introduced in December along the Barrhead to Glasgow railway line as part of ScotRail's upcoming timetable change.
  
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• Network Rail East to engage with supply chain on £30M minor civils framework

  31-10-2023 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Network Rail has published plans for a £30M civils framework covering signalling and level crossings in the East of England.
  
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• MP welcomes HS2s support for more women in construction

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Jess Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, has made a visit to the headquarters of HS2 to show her support for its Young Adults programme which is designed to provide women who are out of work with the skills they need to start a new career in construction.
  
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• Minister calls for new talks to put an end to 'devastating' Go North East bus strikes

  31-10-2023 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Richard Holden said that transport bosses and the Unite union were not 'a million miles apart' in their negotiations
  
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• Khan says Sunaks private sector plans for HS2 Euston verging on fantasy

  31-10-2023 01:00 via propertyweek.com
  
  Other News Sources - London mayor Sadiq Khan has said Rishi Sunaks plan to get private developers to pay for the final leg of HS2 from west London to the Euston terminus is verging on fantasy.
  
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• Hitachi Rails acquisition of Thales GTS approved

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - EUROPE: The European Commission has approved Hitachi Rails proposed mp;#1026;166bn acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation Systems business, subject to agreed divestments to preserve competition in the signalling market.
  
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• Hitachi Rail given clearance for £1.4bn takeover of Thales rail signalling business

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Hitachi has announced that it has been given clearance to proceed with the 1.66bn (£1.4bn) acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation Systems.
  
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• Heathrow plans cause environmental fears for park

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The airport wants to increase the number of flights over Richard Park in south-west London.
  
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• Guildford train station staff 'scared to come to work' after tirade of abuse forces closure of footbridge

  31-10-2023 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Staff claim they have received stab threats, being grabbed by the neck and told they will be followed home
  
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• Guildford station pedestrian bridge access withdrawn due to fare dodging

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Pedestrian access across a Guildford railway station footbridge is being withdrawn due to fare evasion and attacks on rail staff.
  
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• Government U-turns on rail ticket office closure plans

  31-10-2023 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Ministers have U-turned on plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices. The Department for Transport (DfT) made the announcement as the passenger watchdog, Transport Focus, said it was objecting to all of the current proposals to close ticket offices.
  
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• Glasgow Airport needs a rail link or it will be left behind

  31-10-2023 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - Glasgow is one of the few major cities in the UK that does not have a direct rail link between its airport and its centre.
  
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• General Motors deal clears way for end to US car strike

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The move follows agreements at Ford and Chrysler-maker Stellantis, the other two carmakers hit by walkouts.
  
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• First part of 21-day railway closure set to begin in one week to allow Network Rail to complete vital reliability upgrade to the West of England Line between Yeovil Junction and Axminster

  31-10-2023 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - The first of a two-part closure of the West of England line will see the railway closed for five days between Yeovil Junction and Axminster starting next week followed by a 16-day closure between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction in late November.
  
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• Encouraging statement from Rail Minister for reopening Lancashire Yorkshire railway line

  31-10-2023 01:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - The Rail Minister Huw Merriman has agreed to talk to Red Wall MPs as a step in getting approval for the restoration of the strategic trans-Pennine railway line from Skipton to Colne railway line.
  
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• Disused Aberdeen railway platform could be reinstated to boost Central Belt links

  31-10-2023 01:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - A disused platform at Aberdeen Railway Station could be on track for a comeback as plans to provide more journeys to the Central Belt build up steam.
  
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• Council overturns legislation to allow free school transport

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A council has changed legislation to allow parents free transport for their children attending their nearest secondary school with available places.
  
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• Chiltern Railways: Trains overcrowding in Bucks

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - An MP has urged the government to help Chiltern Railways to tackle persistent overcrowding on trains in Buckinghamshire.
  
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• Cheshire railway station closed since 1966 could make return

  31-10-2023 01:00 via chesterstandard.co.uk
  
  Chester Standard - A CHESHIRE railway station which has been closed for over half a century could soon be brought back to life.
  
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• Boom time for the $110bn a year industry keeping airlines flying

  31-10-2023 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Repair and maintenance specialists are working overtime as supply chain issues persist
  
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• Andy Burnham eyes new Manchester Airport station and underground Piccadilly Station after HS2 axe

  31-10-2023 01:00 via manchesterworld.uk
  Other Regional Press - At the latest meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority he also hailed the launch of the Bee Network.
  
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• Airships could provide zero-carbon travel for the Highlands and Islands. subscription

  31-10-2023 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Travel around the Highlands and islands could be transformed by huge zero-carbon airships, a new report has concluded.
  
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• A fare future for rail: a blueprint for fares and ticketing reform

  31-10-2023 01:00 via bettertransport.org.uk
  
  Campaign for Better Transport - The fares and ticketing arrangements on our railway today are over-complicated and unfair. Reform is long overdue. With the urgent need to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, reduce congestion on our roads and drive down carbon emissions, it is more vital than ever that people find it easy, affordable and appealing to use the railway. This report untangles rail fares, and offers a clear blueprint for creating better value, simpler ticketing, easier booking and a fai
  
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