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• The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline | Editorial

  27-02-2024 19:43
  
  A shortsighted cost-cutting strategy risks driving a vital industry into the buffersPuffing and wheezing its way on to the parliamentary agenda, the Department for Transport’s long-promised bill to reform Britain’s railways was finally published last week, in draft form. Almost certainly, given limited legislative time before the next election, it will never be voted into law. As Labour’s shadow transport secretary, Louise Haigh, waspishly observed, it was fitting that this fin
  
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• £140m rail plan to tackle Elizabeth line and Great Western problems

  27-02-2024 15:30
  
  Network Rail vows to restore order in 18 months with action including devices to identify faults and new overhead wiresNetwork Rail has promised to restore the railway outside London Paddington to proper order in the next 18 months, with a £140m plan to end the problems plaguing the Elizabeth line and Great Western services.More than 1,000 actions have been identified to address and pre-empt defects on 53 miles of track, after continuing delays totalling more than 200 hours a week on avera
  
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• Wrightbus to supply 28 Kite Hydroliners to Saarbahn in Germany

  27-02-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Wrightbus will supply 28 Kite Hydroliner hydrogen fuel cell-electric single-decker buses to Saarbahn in the Saarland region of Germany. The order represents further success for the manufacturer in the German market and it has been placed following what the customer describes as a Europe-wide tender.
  
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• Wincanton bidding war kicks off

  27-02-2024 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - French shipping group CMA CGM increases offer for UK logistics group while third party considers bid
  
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• Treherbert Line reopens to passenger traffic after nine month transformation

  27-02-2024 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The Treherbert line has reopened to passengers today, Monday 26 February, following nine months of transformational works to upgrade part of the South Wales Metro.
  
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• Transport jobs get £4.7bn of cancelled HS2 cash

  27-02-2024 01:00 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Construction Enquirer - The government has released further details of the reallocation of £4.7bn in transport funding following the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2.
  
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• The money Sunak saves from HS2 is getting smaller with every announcement Simon Jenkins

  27-02-2024 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - While the PM makes empty promises to the north, he lacks the courage to cancel the white elephant London-Birmingham lineRishi Sunaks high-profile announcement of projects to be apparently funded by killing the northern leg of HS2 is a gem of political cynicism. He has made the announcement twice before, on 4 October and 17 November last year. He seems to have forgotten.Each time the sum appears to shrink and delivery grows ever more distant. October began with £36bn for a sc
  
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• Sunak insists plans to reallocate HS2 funding will be transformational

  27-02-2024 01:00 via chesterstandard.co.uk
  
  Chester Standard - The decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2 and put the money into local transport schemes will be transformational, Rishi Sunak claimed as the Government earmarked £4.7 billion of funding for the north and Midlands.
  
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• Staffordshires funding from HS2 cancellation confirmed but cash wont be spent until after the next General Election

  27-02-2024 01:00 via lichfieldlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Staffordshire has been allocated £285million of transport fundingbut none will be spent until after the next General Election.
  
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• Spain airport loses more luggage than any other in Europe as UK tourists warned

  27-02-2024 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - Unfortunate holidaymakers who find themselves missing their suitcases are being told to take two crucial steps before leaving the airport
  
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• Reviving the Rails: The Reopening of Treherbert to Cardiff Line Marks a New Chapter for South Wales Transport

  27-02-2024 01:00 via bnnbreaking.com
  
  Other News Sources - Experience the revival of the Treherbert to Cardiff railway line, a vital link restored after a 10-month hiatus. Delve into the upgrades, challenges, electrification efforts, and community impact, symbolizing progress and resilience in South Wales.
  
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• Residents of Surrey border town say zebra crossings won't stop road rage drivers on 'rat-run'

  27-02-2024 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Kingston Council's has been accused of using a 'sticking plaster' as a traffic solutions
  
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• Reading Buses rebrands CNG buses for Buzz 9

  27-02-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Reading Buses has unveiled rebranded compressed natural gas buses (CNG) for use on its recently extended Buzz 9 route.
  
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• Rail company launch competition to name train on Bedford-Bletchley line

  27-02-2024 01:00 via citiblog.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The rail company in charge of running trains between Bletchley and Bedford have opened a competition to name a train in use on the line.
  
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• New lease of life for Henley-in-Arden station as Network Rails Chair Lord Peter Hendy opens new community space

  27-02-2024 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Representatives from the Railway Heritage Trust, Henley-in-Arden Parish Council, West Midlands Railway, Friends of the Shakespeare Line and Friends of Henley Railway Station joined Network Rails Lord Peter Hendy to open Henley-in-Ardens newly refurbished station building.
  
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• New and upgraded trains across our network

  27-02-2024 01:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Over half of all passenger trains on tracks in the UK have been replaced or upgraded in the past 10 years, all to improve your experience.
  
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• Network Rail reveals £140million plan to tackle Elizabeth line disruption west of Paddington

  27-02-2024 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Plan follows meeting with Sadiq Khan, who said the issues over the past six months were not acceptable
  
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• Network Rail announces plan to address Elizabeth line issues

  27-02-2024 01:00 via northwaleschronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Network Rail has announced a plan to address issues on the Elizabeth line west of Paddington.
  
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• nadequate and confusing safety processes flagged at Boeing

  27-02-2024 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Expert report comes as US aircraft maker confronts new scrutiny over door panel incident
  
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• Minister visits Warrington following huge funding announcement

  27-02-2024 01:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE minister for employment visited Warrington today, Monday, following a huge funding announcement.
  
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• Manchester franchising tranche two rollout prep proceeding to plan

  27-02-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Other News Sources - Mobilisation work ahead of the rollout of the second tranche of bus franchising in Greater Manchester on 24 March is proceeding to plan, although delays in delivery of new buses have led to a requirement for interim vehicles to be sourced.
  
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• Madrid airport takes action over 'record number' of UK tourists

  27-02-2024 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Spain's President Pedro Sanchez said the expansion would result in a "strong growth in capacity and routes" for the country amid an influx of tourists.
  
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• Local Transport Fund will bring £4.7 billion to North and Midlands

  27-02-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Improved bus services, reduced congestion and upgraded public transport infrastructure will be among many claimed fruits of a £4.7 billion, seven-year Local Transport Fund (LTF) settlement for the North of England and the Midlands announced by the government.
  
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• Lincolnshire to get £262m to improve transport, says PM

  27-02-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Lincolnshire will get an extra £262m to spend on roads and public transport, the prime minister has announced.
  
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• LGA responds to Local Transport Fund announcement

  27-02-2024 01:00 via local.gov.uk
  Local Government - The LGA responds to the £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund
  
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• Leeds Bradford Airport improves catering for lounges with wider range of options and brand-new technology for enhanced CX

  27-02-2024 01:00 via futuretravelexperience.com
  
  Other News Sources - Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options, with a changing seasonal menu and a dedicated team of chefs providing a wide selection of locally-sourced, freshly-produced products. Elior is now serving customers and keeping stocks replenished throughout the day in LBAs Yorkshire Lounge and 1432 Runway Club.
  
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• Inadequate and confusing safety processes flagged at Boeing

  27-02-2024 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Expert report comes as US aircraft maker confronts new scrutiny over door panel incident
  
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• How the Tories said £4.7bn HS2 cash will be spent and the reality

  27-02-2024 01:00 via inews.co.uk
  
  i News - FACT CHECKThe North of England is being allocated £2.5bn and the Midlands £2.2bn of funding available since the northern leg of HS2 was axed
  
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• HMRC announces 'new rates' affecting millions of drivers

  27-02-2024 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - The new advisory fuel rates, which come into effect on 1st March, see falls in both the petrol and diesel rate, while the amount chargeable for electric vehicles remains unchanged.
  
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• Heathrow Denies Runway Suspension Story, Aims For Organic Growth

  27-02-2024 01:00 via aviationweek.com
  Aviation Industry- LONDONLondon Heathrow Airport has played down newspaper reports that it has shelved decades-long plans to build a third runway, but says it intends to focus on increasing capacity within its existing infrastructure. A Feb. 25 report in the London Sunday Times said that the airports new CEO Thomas...
  
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• Heathrow Airport reacts to Times newspaper article about scrapping the 3rd runway project

  27-02-2024 01:00 via airlive.net
  
  Aviation Industry- Londons Heathrow airport said a decision on adding a third runway has not been taken, denying a report by the Sunday Times that the plans had been shelved.
  
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• Govt outlines how HS2 money will be spent in the North West

  27-02-2024 01:00 via placenorthwest.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that £1.5bn from the shelved £36bn Birmingham-Manchester leg of the high-speed rail line will go towards Local Transport Fund schemes in the region in the years from 2025 to 2032.
  
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• Government's £4.7 billion for transport reform - how Manchester could benefit and what Andy Burnham has said

  27-02-2024 01:00 via manchesterworld.uk
  Other News Sources - The money has been reallocated from the HS2 budget after the Manchester line was axed... in Manchester.
  
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• Government announces new £4.7bn for improved transport connections in North and Midlands

  27-02-2024 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Local transport links in the North and Midlands will see funding levels multiply by nine times from 2025 to 2032 with the introduction of the £4.7bn Local Transport Fund, according to the government.
  
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• Glen Sannox delayed again and now costing £149m. subscription

  27-02-2024 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Ferry likely to miss new delivery date at end of May as costs rise but shipyard says we can do many things better with Glen Rosa, its sister vessel
  
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• Full list of towns that will get millions for new transport projects

  27-02-2024 01:00 via uk.news.yahoo.com
  
  Other News Sources - Rishi Sunak has unveiled the areas which will be redirected funding from the scrapped northern legs of the controversial HS2 rail line.
  
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• easyJet celebrates carrying five million passengers from Birmingham Airport

  27-02-2024 01:00 via aerotime.aero
  
  Aviation Industry- Low-cost carrier easyJet has just celebrated flying five million passengers to and from Birmingham Airport ahead of the airline opening a new base there. In March 2024, the budget airline will base both aircraft and crews at the airport for the first time adding a further 16 destinations to its network from the UK airport.
  
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• Durhams grant of £72.8m

  27-02-2024 01:00 via northeastbylines.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Durhams grant of £72.8mn is the only money coming the North Easts way from the total of £4.7bn that ministers said today would be allocated to the North and Midlands from HS2 savings
  
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• Durham to get £73m transport boost in latest funds reallocated from scrapped HS2 northern leg

  27-02-2024 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Other News Sources - County Durham is the sole area of the North East that will get a share of a £4.7 billion transport funding pot announced by the Government on Monday
  
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• Doncaster Tory MP 'backs down' on claim council closed airport after accusations of 'lies'

  27-02-2024 01:00 via doncasterfreepress.co.uk
  Doncaster Free Press - A city Conservative MP who claimed Doncaster Council closed Doncaster Sheffield Airport has backed down after being accused of a blatant lie by Mayor Ros Jones, the authority has said.
  
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• Derbyshire fails to receive any cash in Government's HS2 giveaway

  27-02-2024 01:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - Local authorities in the East Midlands received £1bn in total between them
  
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• Changes made to airport improvement plans after safety fears raised

  27-02-2024 01:00 via herald.wales
  
  Other News Sources - CHANGES to recently-approved plans to update facilities at Ceredigions West Wales Airport has been backed, after the applicants said council-imposed conditions could affect air traffic safety.
  
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• Bus company staff to hold further strikes over pay

  27-02-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - About 40 staff will walk out at Battersea and Twickenham bus garages, the Unite union says.
  
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• Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

  27-02-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A report ordered by the government finds
  
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• Blackpool scoops transport windfall from scrapped HS2 cash

  27-02-2024 01:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  Blackpool Gazette - Lancashire County Council is to get £120m in extra transport funding, after the government announced how it would allocate a share of the money it saved from scrapping the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail link to Mancheter.
  
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• Bids invited for community projects in Wales, Cornwall and Gloucestershire

  27-02-2024 01:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Great Western Railway is inviting bids for funding from customer and community projects connected to the railway in its area that address an area of social need.
  
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• A666 set for improvements from £117m HS2 cash handout

  27-02-2024 01:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Telegraph - Thegovernment has announced it is allocating millions of pounds for transport projects in East Lancashire out of a £4.7 billion pot created by scrapping the northern legs of the HS2 rail line.
  
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• £950m to be invested in Yorkshire transport after HS2 axed with detailed plans for Leeds yet to be unveiled

  27-02-2024 01:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Almost £950m will be invested in transport across Yorkshire and the Humber after the scrapping of HS2 in the North - although detailed plans for Leeds have yet to be unveiled.
  
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