Public Transport news

• Villagers needs action to reduce speeding - MP

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Elderly residents in a village are too scared to go shopping due to speeding traffic, campaigners have claimed
  
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• Train firm fights to derail crackdown on private operators subscription

  20-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - FirstGroup, which operates Hull Trains and Lumo, vows to defend open access rail services after transport secretary says they deprive the government of revenue
  
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• The bright yellow buggies on the streets of Fulham

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - They're bright yellow, small, electric and look like a chunky golf cart and there are 10 of them now in Fulham.
  
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• Spending freeze to push major railway projects into the sidings past general election

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bmmagazine.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Rachel Reeves is expected to halt spending on major new rail projects until after the next general election, leaving Britainmp;#39;s train network under pressure from a squeeze on the public finances.
  
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• ScotRail criticised for ?oldest fleet in Britain? subscription

  20-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Plans for a new fleet were announced in 2022 but no orders have yet been placed
  
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• ScotRail criticised for 'oldest fleet in Britain' subscription

  20-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Plans for a new fleet were announced in 2022 but no orders have yet been placed
  
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• Road closures planned due to South Wales Metro electrification

  20-01-2025 01:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - A number of roads and footways will close across Cardiff as part of South Wales Metro plans to electrify railway lines.
  
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• RIA's Future of Rail series starts on Tuesday

  20-01-2025 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - The Railway Industry Association (RIA) kicks off its Future of Rail series this week, leading and shaping the national debate on the future of the rail sector.
  
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• Ralf T?bbe appointed as CEO of DB Schenker Germany/Switzerland

  20-01-2025 01:00 via trans.info
  
  Other News Sources - Ralf T?bbe will become the new CEO of DB Schenker's Germany/Switzerland region on 1 April 2025, succeeding Roland Dressler, who is stepping down after 32 years with the company.
  
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• Ralf Tôbbe appointed as CEO of DB Schenker Germany/Switzerland

  20-01-2025 01:00 via trans.info
  
  Other News Sources - Ralf Tmp;ouml;bbe will become the new CEO of DB Schenkermp;#39;s Germany/Switzerland region on 1 April 2025, succeeding Roland Dressler, who is stepping down after 32 years with the company.
  
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• Network Rail launches consultation on plans to improve Manchester Oxford Road Station

  20-01-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Major upgrades to deliver improvements for passengers and the wider rail network are being proposed by Network Rail as part of the Manchester Oxford Road Station Remodelling Scheme.
  
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• Market turmoil has calmed but Rachel Reeves faces more challenges ahead

  20-01-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Chancellor survives chaos in markets but faces more questions on growth, cuts, public sector pay and fraud
  
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• Kicking off better journeys: improving match day train travel

  20-01-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Network Railmp;#39;s crime and security team visited London Euston station at the weekend to connect with football fans and gather insights on improving their train journeys on match days.
  
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• Government rejects claims Northern Powerhouse Rail project has been mothballed

  20-01-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - The Government has rejected claims it is set to delay major transport projects, including Northern Powerhouse Rail, until after the next election.
  
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• Evening ferry crossings to resume

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Evening ferry crossings are to resume after being cancelled for more than two months.
  
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• Council considers new schemes to feature in regional transport plan

  20-01-2025 01:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Walking and cycling routes, bus station upgrades, and new roads and railway links are among the schemes that are set to be put forward to be included in a new regional transport plan.
  
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• Contactless pay-as-you-go system planned for Great British Railways routes

  20-01-2025 01:00 via inews.co.uk
  
  i News - Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will set out plans to extend the rollout of contactless travel across the UK by the end of the year
  
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• Concerns about planned changes to East Coast Main Line timetable

  20-01-2025 01:00 via eastlothiancourier.com
  
  Other Regional Press - PEOPLE travelling home to Dunbar from Edinburgh could face a lengthy wait under a newly revealed proposed timetable.
  
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• Class 357 c2c trains to be repainted in major project

  20-01-2025 01:00 via romfordrecorder.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A major project has been launched to repaint the entire Class 357 fleet of c2c trains.
  
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• Call for government help to reopen city airport

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The leader of Plymouth City Council has written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander asking for government support to reopen the city's former airport.
  
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• Bus reregulation: Learning the lessons from London

  20-01-2025 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - As we march towards further reregulation, Stagecoach London MD and CPT President Paul Lynch observes what can be learned from the capital
  
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• Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls may worsen London jams

  20-01-2025 01:00 via newsshopper.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The looming toll for the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels could increase traffic jams elsewhere, a technology company has warned.
  
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• £162m Cambridge South East Transport busway plans are submitted to the government

  20-01-2025 01:00 via cambridgeindependent.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Permission is being sought from the government to build the controversial $162million Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) busway.
  
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• Alstom reveals pair of senior hires

  20-01-2025 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - Alstom, the multinational firm which makes trains in Derby, has appointed Rob Whyte as managing director UK and Ireland.
  
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• All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024

  20-01-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Analysts say use of mp;#145;flexibilitiesmp;#146; to avoid penalties shows that zero-emissions mandate does not need to be relaxedNo carmaker in the UK will have to pay fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024, according to analysis.All but one carmaker sold enough cars, or will be able to use so-called flexibilities, to avoid steep fines under the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to estimates by Tmp;amp;amp;amp;E, a campaign group that focuses on transp
  
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• Airbus gives suppliers financial help as production targets slip subscription

  20-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Aircraft shortages and engine problems across the sector are forcing up air fares
  
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• AI to be used to spot potholes and aid repairs

  20-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - AI will be used by a county council to to detect potholes in a bid to speed up road repairs.
  
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• 3 Ways Trains are Becoming Greener Than Ever

  20-01-2025 01:00 via oilprice.com
  
  Other News Sources - Governments and private companies worldwide are racing to find innovative ways to decarbonise transport. This has resulted in the deployment of several new passenger train technologies worldwide. While some are investing in carbon fibre trains, others are looking to alter train tracks to boost efficiency or are exploring the potential for hydrogen fuel cell technology.
  
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• ?162m Cambridge South East Transport busway plans are submitted to the government

  20-01-2025 01:00 via cambridgeindependent.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Permission is being sought from the government to build the controversial ?162million Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) busway.
  
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