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• Rise in UK deaths expected as Met Office warns of snow and ice

  02-01-2025 18:29
  
  UK public health agency issues amber alert for social care in England, as country braces itself for heavy snowPublic health bosses in the UK are expecting a rise in deaths from cold weather, amid severe weather warnings for snow and ice over the next five days.The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber alert for social care in England, saying vulnerable people were at risk as the country braced for heavy snow and ice going into the weekend. Continue reading...
  
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• Villagers petition for road safety improvements as 'cars endanger residents'

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - A petition has been launched to address mp;#39;escalating safety and infrastructure concerns caused by trafficmp;#39; in a village.
  
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• UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’

  02-01-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Motoring body says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damagedBritain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 or risk taking mp;#147;a catastrophic misstepmp;#148; on the road to net zero, ministers have been warned.Cars such as the Toyota Prius, which charge a battery from an internal combustion engine, need to be excluded from the list of vehicles sold in the UK from 2030 or there will
  
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• Two major Midland Main Line engineering projects complete - one more to take place next week

  02-01-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - A nine-day blockade at the southern end of the Midland Main Line has been completed, but a week-long closure at the northern end is set to get under way next week.
  
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• Transpennine Route Upgrade: Yorkshire road to be closed for six months as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade works

  02-01-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - A section of Thornhill Road in Dewsbury under the railway bridge will close to vehicles from the start of January to the end of June 2025. The route will remain open to pedestrians. Advance warning signage will be displayed prior to the closures, along with signposted diversions.
  
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• Train managers to strike for second time in dispute over rest-day working

  02-01-2025 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Passengers on busy rail routes will suffer fresh disruption on Thursday because of another strike by train managers.
  
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• The net zero journey

  02-01-2025 01:00 via airport-world.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Senior director for environmental protection and sustainability, Jennifer Desharnais, explains how ACI World is guiding airports in their decarbonisation and noise management journeys.
  
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• The major development set to change the future of Blackpool Airport in 2025

  02-01-2025 01:00 via lancs.live
  
  Other News Sources - Work is due to begin early in the new year on a new passenger handling facility at Blackpool Airport as part of major investment in the air hub in 2025.
  
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• Swedish Transport Administration takes over freight shunting from Green Cargo

  02-01-2025 01:00 via railfreight.com
  
  Other News Sources - Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, is taking over freight wagon shunting services at eight shunting yards from Green Cargo. The move is supposed to make shunting more accessible to other rail freight companies, one of which filed a complaint with the Trafikverket because Green Cargo refused to deal with its wagons.
  
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• Six-month road closure for rail upgrade work

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A road has been closed to traffic for six months as part of a major improvement of railway infrastructure.
  
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• Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China

  02-01-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
  
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• Shell shock warning on plot to move listing to New York could fuel oil and gas exodus

  02-01-2025 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- Shell chief Wael Sawan (pictured) has warned he will consider moving its listing to New York if attempts to boost its valuation in the UK do not pay off.
  
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• Rail officer bitten on shift as more than one a week assaulted on Sussex trains

  02-01-2025 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Over 60 members of staff were assaulted on board trains in the past year.
  
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• Rail chaos for travellers to, from and within the Highlands as all Inverness services hit by flooding and landslides

  02-01-2025 01:00 via inverness-courier.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.
  
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• Power procurement: Imperative for coach and bus electrification

  02-01-2025 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Alasdair Wilson - Power Procurement and Renewable Solutions Director, Zenobe.
  Anyone can buy power. They can search on the internet, or they can call a supplier to get a rate. By contrast, power procurement is a service-led approach that goes much deeper into the process and uses different methodologies to respond to an operator?s needs.
  
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• 'Only reduction has been in services' - Transport Secretary challenged over ?200m north-east rail upgrades

  02-01-2025 01:00 via aberdeenlive.news
  Other News Sources - It was recently revealed just ?16.3million of the ?200million budget had been spent on upgrading the line between Aberdeen and the Central Belt, with only two minutes of time savings due by 2026.
  
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• One in three drivers will to give up petrol or diesel car next year

  02-01-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - A nationwide poll of 1,000 people has shown that almost one-third (30) of drivers would consider switching to an EV when buying their next car
  
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• North Yorkshire Council on criticism over school transport

  02-01-2025 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - Changes to North Yorkshire Council?s (NYC) home-to-school transport policy are causing anger and frustration among parents across the county.
  
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• New Year Honours include knighthood for Network Rail chief

  02-01-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The New Year Honours list includes a number of railway people who have been recognised for their services to the industry, including its staff. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has received a knighthood.
  
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• New rail system moves towards on-road tests

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - On-road trials for the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system are set to take place within months.
  
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• New minibus a 'lifeline' to rural community

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A charity which has been described as a mp;quot;lifelinemp;quot; by elderly people has been awarded more than mp;pound;200,000 to buy a new minibus.
  
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• New consultation into closing crossings on North Wales Main Line set to start

  02-01-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - A new consultation to close two level crossings on the North Wales Main Line that would enable timetable improvements is set to begin in early 2025.
  
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• New £8.8m A2 slip-road set for green light...again

  02-01-2025 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A long-awaited new slip-road off the A2 is set to be given the green light next week for a second time.
  
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• Leith cycleway scheme under fire for narrowing pavements, removing bus lanes and taking away bus stops

  02-01-2025 01:00 via edinburghnews.scotsman.com
  Edinburgh Evening News - Plans for a walking and cycling route in Leith have come under fire because they include narrowing pavements, removing bus lanes and taking away bus stops.
  
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• Inside the 443ft long Green cruise ship of the future with wind and solar sails, battery banks and 'smart' cabins

  02-01-2025 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Hurtigruten, which has run trips along Norwaymp;#39;s coast for 130 years, is developing what may be the worldmp;#39;s most energy-efficient ship of its class.
  
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• HS2 update: Progress on deep tunnel drives and earthworks

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - The majority of the deep tunnel drives and earthworks needed for HS2 have been completed.
  
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• HS2 chief commits to fix HS2 crisis

  02-01-2025 01:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  
  Construction Index - The man who finally brought home Crossrail has vowed to do the same for HS2 and is planning mp;quot;a fundamental resetmp;quot; of the mega project.
  
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• Heathrow's New York service clings to spot in top aviation routes subscription

  02-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Britain holds on to its status by a thread with the London-New York service as passenger numbers rise in the east
  
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• GWR January sale offering 150,000 discounted train tickets

  02-01-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Great Western Railway has launched a January sale, offering 150,000 lower-cost train tickets.
  
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• Government invests £150m to keep bus fares down until end of 2025

  02-01-2025 01:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The investment ensures that single bus fares on designated routes remain capped at mp;pound;3 until the end of 2025.
  
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• Final plans for HS2 bridge submitted to council

  02-01-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Chelmsley Wood residents given the chance to have their say on design of new HS2 bridge
  
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• Emergency track repairs cause rail disruption

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Emergency track repairs between Brighton and Haywards Heath are causing delays and cancellations.
  
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• China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones.
  
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• China steps up drive to break Boeing and Airbus grip on plane market

  02-01-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for overseas certification as it increases output of C919 jets
  
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• Celebrating 200 years of pioneering railway

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A nine-month long festival will celebrate the 200th anniversary of a pioneering steam-powered passenger railway.
  
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• Calls grow for full East West Rail electrification to boost freight

  02-01-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Rail Minister Lord Hendy has told MPs on the Transport Select Committee that he is in favour of discontinuous electrification on the East West Rail line.
  
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• Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike

  02-01-2025 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Government sets mp;pound;3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025.
  
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• Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - One leading lobby group said it would result in a mp;quot;costly startmp;quot; to 2025 for many bus passengers.
  
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• Bus firm to make January timetable changes

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A bus firm's timetables are changing in the new year to "better suit customer needs".
  
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• Bus cap rises across England today but Labour mayors buck national trend

  02-01-2025 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The cost of a single journey rises to mp;pound;3 from New Yearmp;#39;s Day in much of England.
  
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• 'Bristol Airport's expansion can unlock the entire region's potential'

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bristol247.com
  Other News Sources - Our region is at a crossroads. After years of delays, Bristol Airport has finally secured planning approval for a vital phase of its expansion.
  
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• BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash

  02-01-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airlinemp;#146;s lounge
  
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• Autobesity! Cars should be taxed by how heavy they are to help consumers pick the greenest, expert claims

  02-01-2025 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- A leading automotive expert has called for drivers to be taxed based on how heavy their vehicle is in an attempt to help to the environment.
  
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• 'Only reduction has been in services' - Transport Secretary challenged over £200m north-east rail upgrades

  02-01-2025 01:00 via aberdeenlive.news
  Other News Sources - It was recently revealed just mp;pound;16.3million of the mp;pound;200million budget had been spent on upgrading the line between Aberdeen and the Central Belt, with only two minutes of time savings due by 2026.
  
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• 'Green' ferry emits more CO2 than old diesel ship

  02-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - One transport expert tells the BBC it might be better to run the new CalMac ferry on diesel.
  
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• All the upgrades and new services coming to London?s transport network in 2025

  02-01-2025 01:00 via timeout.com
  Other News Sources - From new Piccadilly trains to the Silvertown tunnel, 2025 is going to be a big year for TfL
  
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• All the upgrades and new services coming to London's transport network in 2025

  02-01-2025 01:00 via timeout.com
  Other News Sources - From new Piccadilly trains to the Silvertown tunnel, 2025 is going to be a big year for TfL
  
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• All aboard the Starlink Express, a marvel of wi-fi connectivity Subscription

  02-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Superfast internet with speeds of more than five times the average UK household is being tested on a German train ? including using Elon Musk?s satellite network
  
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• 2025 is set to be the year of the train in Derby as Railway 200 is celebrated

  02-01-2025 01:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - It is 200 years since Stephenson's Rocket made the first passenger journey and Alstom is opening its site to the public in celebration
  
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