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• We need creative ideas to turn train stations into social hubs | Letter

  08-11-2023 19:11
  
  After the government climbdown on closures, Prof Paul Salveson highlights social enterprises helping to save train stationsThere is a crying need, as you argue in your editorial, for much more creative thinking about how to develop our stations as “social hubs” in the wake of the government’s climbdown over ticket office closures (The Guardian view on England’s train stations: make them part of a rail renaissance, 5 November).Here at Kents Bank in Cumbria, we’r
  
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• Creative ideas to turn train stations into social hubs | Letter

  08-11-2023 19:11
  
  After the government climbdown on closures, Prof Paul Salveson highlights social enterprises helping to save train stationsThere is a crying need, as you argue in your editorial, for much more creative thinking about how to develop our stations as “social hubs” in the wake of the government’s climbdown over ticket office closures (The Guardian view on England’s train stations: make them part of a rail renaissance, 5 November).Here at Kents Bank in Cumbria, we’r
  
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• Bus drivers’ strike is ‘damaging lives’ in north-east England, says council leader

  08-11-2023 17:53
  
  Go North East pay dispute said to be leaving thousands ‘stuck at home’ and ‘missing work and medical appointments’A bus company has been accused of damaging the daily lives of passengers as people in north-east England are forced to stay at home, missing work, medical appointments and college because of a bitter pay dispute with its drivers.Martin Gannon, the leader of Gateshead council and chair of the north-east joint transport committee, said what was happening as a re
  
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• RMT and train operators reach breakthrough in national rail row

  08-11-2023 17:00
  
  Union drafts memo with companies to ballot members on new offer to backdate pay rises and give more job guaranteesThe RMT union has reached a possible deal with train operators to resolve their long-running national rail dispute, allaying fears of a repeat of last year’s Christmas strikes.The union, which represents 20,000 crew and station staff, has drawn up a “memorandum of understanding” (MOU) with employers to ballot members at the train operating companies over a deal whic
  
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• Without legislation to create Great British Railways whats next for rail reform?

  08-11-2023 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Andy Bagnall, Rail Partners Chief ExecutiveSometimes what isnt in the Kings Speech is as important as what is and that is certainly the case for the rail industry this week as the government has recommitted to establishing Great British Railwaysor GBRand published a draft bill but will not be giving that bill a legislative slot this side of the next General Election.
  
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• Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough

  08-11-2023 01:00 via politicshome.com
  
  Other News Sources - Rail industry leaders have described draft transport plans included in the King's Speech as a missed opportunity, and are doubtful that they will deliver reform promised by government.
  
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• Transport for Wales bus route changes will hit students

  08-11-2023 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Councillor calls out Transport for Wales
  
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• Transport and skills key priorities for Labour challenger to Ben Houchen for Tees Valley Mayor

  08-11-2023 01:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Councillor Chris McEwan, deputy leader of Darlington Council, has been selected as Labour's candidate for next year's mayoral election
  
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• Oil price gives up gains since start of Israel-Hamas war

  08-11-2023 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Hedge funds exit long positions as traders bet conflict is unlikely to spread to oil-rich states
  
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• New car park opens at Castle Cary rail station

  08-11-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A much-needed new car park at a railway station has now opened after local residents complained about congestion.
  
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• New bus service for two West Lothian villages gets go ahead

  08-11-2023 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - New bus services for two West Lothian villages have been given the green light.
  
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• Major refurbishment of historic Dovey Junction viaduct along the Cambrian line is complete

  08-11-2023 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - The major refurbishment of Dovey Junction viaduct in North Wales has been completed ahead of schedule after Network Rail teams worked through months of extreme weather and around the tides.
  
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• London transport: Google Street View goes underground on the Tube

  08-11-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Stations including Waterloo and Kings Cross St Pancras feature on the interactive panoramic maps.
  
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• King's Speech soft pedals on transport measures

  08-11-2023 01:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Other Subscription Services - The Government will bring in an automated vehicles bill in the new parliamentary session and legislate to deal with unlicensed pedicabs, King Charles has announced in a Kings Speech that also included a pledge to publish a rail reform bill in draft form.
  
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• King's Speech: Derby-based 'Great British Railways' promised in draft bill

  08-11-2023 01:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - A draft Bill to create a new public sector body to overhaul Britains railways, headquartered in Derby, was included in the Kings Speech today.
  
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• 'Huge honour' to serve as Secretary of State for Transport - Forest MP Mark Harper (cloned)

  08-11-2023 01:00 via rossgazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - LAST week marked one year since I was appointed as Secretary of State for Transport in Rishi Sunaks Government, writes Mark Harper.
  
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• Great British Railways included in King's Speech

  08-11-2023 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -A draft Rail Reform Bill which would set up the new guiding mind Great British Railways has been included in the King's Speech in the House of Lords today.
  
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• Freight operator successfully trails new brake monitoring technology

  08-11-2023 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - GB Railfreight (GBRf) announced a successful four-week test of an innovative news solution for monitoring wheel and brake issues.The system developed was in collaboration with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi, creating a world first system enabling battery powered sensors to remotely share status.
  
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• Former train driver appointed as Northerns new Head of Operational Standards

  08-11-2023 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Mark Gardner has been appointed as the new Head of Operational Standards at Northern.
  
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• Farnborough Airport bosses make net zero pledge amid plans to double weekend flights and backlash from eco activists

  08-11-2023 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The airport has announced plans for solar installation- meanwhile Extinction Rebellion protested outside the airport against the proposed expansion
  
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• East Midlands Railway announces multimillion-pound investment for seat refurbishment

  08-11-2023 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - A £3m project is underway to upgrade over 5,500 seats on East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains.
  
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• Draft Rail Reform Bill in the Kings Speech

  08-11-2023 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - The government has included a Draft Rail Reform Bill in the Kings Speech which sets out some of the key pillars of industry reform including the creation of Great British Railways. A Parliamentary committee will oversee pre-legislative scrutiny of the provisions of the Bill.
  
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• Dozens of electric buses not in use due to lack of charge points

  08-11-2023 01:00 via rte.ie
  
  Other News Sources - Dozens of zero-emission electric buses ordered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) 18 months ago are not yet in service, partly due to delays in installing charging infrastructure at two Dublin bus depots.
  
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• Disappointment at slow implementation of Great British Railways as Kings Speech confirms draft Rail Reform Bill

  08-11-2023 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The Kings Speech has highlighted industry figures' disappointment with the slow process of implementing Great British Railways (GBR).
  
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• Disappointment as railway reform bill now unlikely before election

  08-11-2023 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: The governments decision to publish a draft rather than full railway reform bill is a missed opportunity, rail industry bodies said following the Kings Speech at the opening of Parliament on November 7.
  
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• Denbighshire: Councillor calls out Transport for Wales over new bus route

  08-11-2023 01:00 via herald.wales
  
  Other Regional Press - Cllr Gwyneth Ellis criticised Welsh Government owned TfW after they changed the T3 Barmouth to Wrexham bus service route to a new T3C route.
  
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• Concerns over speed of rail reforms as Great British Railways is in draft Bill

  08-11-2023 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - The establishment of the public sector body to overhaul Britains railways was included in a draft Rail Reform Bill.
  
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• Coaches part of RHA report on sustainable road transport future

  08-11-2023 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - RHA has published a report, Driving Forward, which the trade body says puts forward a pathway to a successful, sustainable future for road transport sectors including coaches.
  
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• Autonomous bus legislation announced in Kings Speech

  08-11-2023 01:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - New legislation outlining the further roll-out of autonomous vehicles, including buses, has been announced in the Kings Speech
  
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• Amey welcomes Danny Gilbert as transportation strategy director

  08-11-2023 01:00 via consultancy.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Danny Gilbert has joined Amey as a director in its London office. He will oversee the long-term strategic expansion of its transport infrastructure offering.
  
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• Airline extras ban could push up fares by £80 subscription

  08-11-2023 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Carriers insist add-ons are not drip-pricing as government announces legislation in Kings Speech
  
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• Aberdeen City Council highlights success of new bus priority routes

  08-11-2023 01:00 via intelligenttransport.com
  
  Intelligent Transport - The new bus priority routes have resulted in better service punctuality and predictability in the city centre, and are helping operators to gather key data to support future enhancements to service.
  
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