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• Views sought on proposed upgrade for key junction

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A transport body says it hopes to upgrade a critical junction on the A5 in Leicestershire.
  
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• University to build new hydrogen propulsion lab

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A new research facility aiming to unlock the promise of zero carbon fuels has secured planning permission at the University of Nottingham.
  The lab, on the Jubilee Campus in Wollaton, will enable research and safe high-power testing of propulsion systems for transport industries, officials said.
  
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• Tokyo Metro chief signals more fare increases after 28-year freeze

  10-02-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - Operator of feted subway system seeks to win over shareholders and cope with falling ridership
  
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• TfL begins step-free upgrade works at Northolt station

  10-02-2025 01:00 via times-series.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Construction work to build a new footbridge and lift at Northolt station will last until next summer.
  
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• Stop giving electric cars confusing names, makers urged subscription

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - FCEV? MHEV? Don?t even get campaigners started on ?self-charging hybrid?
  
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• Southeastern failing to open ticket offices for hundreds of thousands of hours

  10-02-2025 01:00 via rmt.org.uk
  
  RMT - New analysis by RMT shows that Southeastern, the rail operator owned by the Department for Transport (DfT), is routinely failing to meet its obligations to keep ticket offices open during advertised hours.
  
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• Shuttle Buses takes delivery of an Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV

  10-02-2025 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Shuttle Buses has become the first independent operator to take delivery of a member of the Alexander Dennis next-generation battery-electric bus range with the arrival of an Enviro100EV.
  
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• Over half of adults would choose an apprenticeship if starting their career again, reveals new research from Network Rail

  10-02-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - New research from Network Rail to mark National Apprenticeship Week has revealed over half of all respondents (51) would consider an apprenticeship if they were to restart their career.
  
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• Next phase of £56.8m metro project under way

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The next phase of a project to provide coast-to-coast rail travel in Cornwall has begun.
  
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• Next phase of ?56.8m metro project under way

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The next phase of a project to provide coast-to-coast rail travel in Cornwall has begun.
  
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• Major transport scheme across B&NES launches consultation

  10-02-2025 01:00 via newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk
  Local Government - A wide-ranging transport project benefitting much of Bath mp; North East Somerset, which aims to improve travel choices, has launched its public consultation.
  
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• Major new scheme would transform transport across Somerset

  10-02-2025 01:00 via somersetlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The Somer Valley Links project is aimed at improving sustainable travel across the region
  
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• Locals desperate for Eurostar to return to 'struggling' Kent town after five-year wait

  10-02-2025 01:00 via kentlive.news
  
  Kent Online - They say their once-thriving town has become 'depressing'
  
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• JLR reveals plan to pump millions into West Midlands site after 'growing demand'

  10-02-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - The car manufacturer announced the multi-million pound investment to meet growing demand from wealthy customers
  
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• ?I?m worried about Heathrow?: Kingston and Surbiton MP on Heathrow?s third runway

  10-02-2025 01:00 via kingston.nub.news
  
  Other News Sources - In an exclusive interview with Kingston Nub last week, Kingston and Surbiton MP Ed Davey expressed his concerns about plans to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Huge crane in action as vital rail upgrade takes place in West Yorkshire

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A programme of major infrastructure works took place over the weekend as a main railway line in West Yorkshire closed throughout Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Heathrow airlines urge 'fundamental review' of 'spiralling costs' before third runway

  10-02-2025 01:00 via travelweekly.co.uk
  
  Aviation Industry- The bosses of British Airways owner IAG and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to urge an mp;#39;urgent and fundamental reviewmp;#39; of Heathrow by the Civil Aviation Authority amid government backing for a third runway.
  
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• Former WWII airfield in Co Derry could become 'logistics hub' if Heathrow gets third runway, says MP

  10-02-2025 01:00 via belfastlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The ex military base was used by RAF Coastal Command in WWII and the British Army during the Troubles
  
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• FirstGroup battles to stay on track after rail renationalisation subscription

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - As Labour sets about putting the rail network back into public ownership, Britain?s largest train operator has embarked on a series of strategic investments
  
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• First steps towards Temple Meads transport hub taken

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - The first formal steps towards creating a major new transport hub at Temple Meads station have been taken under new plans recently submitted. Each week Bristol City Council receives dozens of planning applications seeking permission for a whole range of developments.
  
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• Doubts over Ferguson Marine shipyard?s future subscription

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Financial statement says events or conditions could arise which ?may cast significant doubt on the group?s ability to continue as a going concern?
  
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• Doubts over Ferguson Marine shipyard's future subscription

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Financial statement says events or conditions could arise which may cast significant doubt on the groupmp;#39;s ability to continue as a going concern
  
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• DfT opposes eight out of nine open access applications citing revenue and performance concerns

  10-02-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - The Department for Transport has opposed eight of the nine open access applications currently with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
  
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• Britain?s railway to recruit 2,000 apprentices in its 200th anniversary year

  10-02-2025 01:00 via media.raildeliverygroup.com
  
  Other News Sources - To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Britain?s railway announced today that it plans to recruit 2,000 apprentices during its bicentenary this year, and at least 10,000 over the next five years.
  
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• Britain's railway to recruit 2,000 apprentices in its 200th anniversary year

  10-02-2025 01:00 via media.raildeliverygroup.com
  
  Other News Sources - To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Britainmp;#39;s railway announced today that it plans to recruit 2,000 apprentices during its bicentenary this year, and at least 10,000 over the next five years.
  
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• BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition

  10-02-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVs
  
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• "I'm worried about Heathrow": Kingston and Surbiton MP on Heathrow's third runway

  10-02-2025 01:00 via kingston.nub.news
  
  Other News Sources - In an exclusive interview with Kingston Nub last week, Kingston and Surbiton MP Ed Davey expressed his concerns about plans to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Airlines demand urgent review of Heathrow's costs before third runway approval

  10-02-2025 01:00 via bmmagazine.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Airlines operating from Heathrow are urging the UKmp;#39;s aviation regulator to launch an immediate and comprehensive review of the airportmp;#39;s financial model, amid fears that carriersand ultimately passengers will bear the brunt of funding its multibillion-pound third runway.
  
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• Airlines demand changes at Heathrow before third runway is built subscription

  10-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among those calling for ?wholesale reform? to bring down the costs
  
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• 20mph: Transport secretary Ken Skates updates on exemptions

  10-02-2025 01:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE Transport Secretary has stressed the importance of "getting it right" when it comes to reverting 20mph roads back to 30.
  
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